ERP Implementation Specialist
About Us
Burkland's core purpose is to Accelerate Dreams. So often, turning dreams into reality helps change the world. We thrive at the forefront of this transformation. Startups desire our professionals as they are the best in the business. Startups seek our content because we are an industry thought leader. Startups trust our expertise, so founders can focus on their companies, products, and value-add. Because of our demonstrated value, our clients have raised over $17.8B! At Burkland, we lead with our Core Purpose. We do this for both our clients and our employees. We believe that leaning on our Core Values (Fresh Perspectives, Exponential Value, Empathy, Trusted Partner) will lead to happy clients and happy employees. We are a remote-first company with over 180 team members, more than 800 clients, and a culture built on doing meaningful work with people who genuinely care about helping our clients grow. Come build something with us!
The Role
Burkland Associates is looking for an ERP Implementation Specialist to join our Accounting & Finance practice. This is an individual contributor role for experienced ERP professionals who thrive on building scalable financial infrastructure for high-growth startups. You will facilitate ERP implementations, configurations, and optimizations across our client base and work closely with founders, CFOs, and internal team members. Our current core platforms include NetSuite and Rillet, with exposure to other modern finance tools across the startup tech stack. This is a unique opportunity to bring deep ERP expertise to some of the most innovative companies in software, biotech, and beyond.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 3-5+ years of progressive ERP implementation or administration experience
- Hands-on experience leading or supporting full-cycle ERP implementations (not just end-user experience)
- Strong foundation in GAAP accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting
- Able to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously and reprioritize as needed
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills where you can translate technical system decisions into plain language for non-technical founders and finance teams
- Self-directed and proactive: comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving startup environments
- Excited to support clients in SaaS, fintech, biotech, and other high-growth industries
Core Competencies
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite and/or Rillet; familiarity with other modern ERP or accounting platforms is a plus
- Familiarity with workflow automation, scripting, or integration tooling native to your platform(s) of expertise
- Experience integrating ERP systems with SaaS billing, payroll, CRM, or expense tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets for data analysis and reconciliation
- ERP Administrator or Consultant certification preferred (NetSuite, Rillet, or equivalent)
- CMA designation a bonus
What we offer
- Flexible work schedule to promote a healthy work-life balance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your dependents
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance to support you when you need it the most
- Flexible PTO — Take time off when you need it
- 401k with a company match to ensure you are ready for retirement
- A generous home office expense reimbursement so you have the office you need to be productive
- A collaborative, communicative culture driven by our Core Purpose + Values. We work with incredibly smart people who love to learn and share what they know
Company Information
- Burkland Associates is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Burkland Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records