Accounting Manager (Construction)

Accounting Manager (Construction) - Cleanup Project | Onsite Portland, OR | Interim Contract

Start: ASAP (targeting early December)
Duration: ~1 month (ASAP start) - interim with potential to extend based on project needs
Location: Onsite - Portland, OR
Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)
Compensation: $70-80 per hour

Overview

Beech Valley is seeking an Accounting Manager for an interim, short-term cleanup engagement supporting a consulting firm client in Portland, OR. This role is best suited for someone who can quickly assess what's incomplete or messy, bring structure to the work, and drive tasks to completion in a controlled and audit-ready way.

What You'll Do

• Lead a short-term accounting cleanup effort, prioritizing and executing high-impact fixes quickly
• Review and strengthen reconciliations, account support, and close-related deliverables
• Identify gaps in documentation and controls, then implement practical improvements
• Partner with stakeholders to clarify ownership, timelines, and dependencies
• Support and operate effectively in a SOX-aware control environment (ensuring workpapers and approvals are audit-ready)

What We're Looking For

• Accounting Manager-level experience (industry and/or public accounting background)
• Prior experience in construction accounting strongly preferred
• Comfort working in SOX control environments (controls, documentation, evidence, approvals)
• Strong operational accounting skills (reconciliations, cleanup, close support)
• Able to work onsite and move fast with minimal hand-holding

Why Beech Valley?

• Flexibility: Accept and reject projects to fit your life and goals
• Compensation: Get paid for every hour you work
• Growth: Build your network and expand your skill set across exciting clients and projects