Your Startup’s Finance & HR Team, Without the Overhead
Fractional CFOs, accounting, tax, and HR built for venture-backed startups from pre-seed through growth stage.
One Partner, Complete Finance Stack
Your Embedded, Fractional Team that Scales with Your Startup
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping and financial systems that scale with you
Tax & Compliance
Proactive tax planning and multi-state compliance
R&D Tax Credit
R&D tax credits that extend runway and cash flow
Strategic Finance
Forecasting, KPIs, and board-ready financial strategy
Fractional CFO
Experienced CFO leadership for fundraising and scale
Financial Modeling
Dynamic financial models for growth and fundraising
HR & People Operations
HR strategy and people ops built for growing teams
Payroll & Benefits
Payroll accuracy and benefits support you can trust
M&A & Exit Support
Diligence-ready support for M&A and successful exits
Right-Size Support for Every Stage
Startup Finance Stack by Stage
Every stage of startup growth has its own opportunities and risks. Burkland keeps you ahead of fundraising, audits, and hiring without overbuilding too soon.
Types of Startups We Work With
Position your AI startup for sustainable success with Burkland’s specialized team of finance, accounting, tax and HR experts at your side.
Focus on developing great software and growing your SaaS startup while we focus on areas like recurring revenue models, revenue recognition and forecasting.
Scale your Fintech startup with an experienced partner who stays fully up-to-date on new policies and regulations in this complex and changing sector.
Develop your offering and grow your business confidently with a team that understands your unique challenges around go-to-market strategies and pricing.
Our team of finance and operations professionals has helped hundreds of startups in the important and growing Biotech and Healthcare sectors.
Burkland provides accounting and strategic finance services for mission-driven organizations in the Clean Energy and Nonprofit sectors.
Why Burkland?
The trusted partner for startups that expect more from their finance team.
Flexible & Transparent Pricing
Rapid, Scalable Onboarding
Comprehensive Financial Services
Dedicated Client Success Manager
Technology-Driven Solutions
Deep Institutional Knowledge
Elite Network Access
Relentless Talent Focus
Embedded Partnership Model
Proven Track Record
Frequently Asked Questions
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We provide full-stack startup finance: fractional CFO services, strategic finance, accounting, tax and compliance, HR, and payroll. Think of us as your complete finance team, scaled to fit your company’s stage.
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Burkland helps hundreds of startups across a broad range of industries. Our specialized practices focus on today’s fastest-growing sectors, including SaaS, AI, Fintech, Consumer & Manufacturing, Biotech & Healthcare, and Clean Energy.
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Burkland works with all major finance and accounting platforms, including QuickBooks, NetSuite, Rillet, Puzzle, Gusto, Rippling, Bill.com, Ramp, and many others. We’ll help you set up, optimize, and integrate the right tech stack for your startup and stay flexible as new tools emerge.
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Most Burkland engagements run $500 to $5,000+ per month, depending on the services you need. Accounting starts at $495/month, fractional CFO at $1,600/month (~$19K–$50K/year, versus $400K+ for a full-time CFO), and tax preparation at $2,750 for federal and home-state filing. Payroll services start at $500/month. A Director of Finance or Controller is available as a lower-cost alternative to a fractional CFO.
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Yes. We regularly work with pre-seed companies to build early financial models, set up accounting systems, and prepare for investor conversations. Getting these pieces in place early saves time and headaches down the road.
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Our CFOs have supported hundreds of successful fundraising rounds across Seed, Series A, and beyond, helping startups secure over $25 billion in venture capital to date.
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Burkland’s fractional CFOs support founders through every stage of fundraising, from refining your financial model and story, to preparing investor-ready materials, and navigating term sheets and due diligence. With experience across hundreds of successful rounds and strong familiarity with what top VC firms look for, we know how to position your startup to meet investor expectations and build confidence in your raise.
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Communication is tailored to your preferences and the service package you select. Some packages include monthly review calls or weekly check-ins. All clients receive ongoing email and portal access for quick questions and secure document sharing.
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Yes. You’ll have a dedicated account lead who knows your business inside and out and serves as your main point of contact, backed by specialists in finance, accounting, payroll, and tax. In addition, a Client Success Manager stays closely involved to ensure your needs are consistently met and your experience with us runs smoothly.
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Yes. While many of our clients are in Silicon Valley and other major startup hubs, we support venture-backed startups across the entire U.S. and beyond.
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Absolutely. Our systems and processes are built for remote collaboration, making it seamless to work with founders and teams wherever they are.
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Every startup has different priorities depending on stage, sector, and funding. We right-size your finance function by building what you need now while laying the foundation for what’s next.
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The first step is a conversation with our team to understand your goals. From there, we’ll recommend a tailored service plan and get you onboarded quickly, often within a week. Contact us to request more information.