Burkland Associates Benefits Overview

Lead and manage R&D tax credit and Sec.174/174A engagements: conduct technical client interviews, produce technical reports, prepare calculations and tax forms, supervise and mentor junior staff, manage engagement economics, perform technical tax research, support business development, and act as client representative with the IRS. Work remotely across many clients and industries while ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables and strengthening R&D tax expertise at the firm.

Lead end-to-end ERP implementations and optimizations for startup clients, including chart of accounts design, module configuration, workflow automation, data migration, and integrations. Support month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and ASC 606 revenue recognition. Deliver training, documentation, and system assessments to improve reporting, dashboards, and financial operations.

Hands-on Controller for venture-backed startups: implement accounting processes and systems, manage monthly and annual closes, oversee accountants, prepare financial statements and consolidations, handle equity and convertible note reconciliations, apply ASC 606/ASC 842, and support financial due diligence for Seed through Series C clients.