Accounting Manager (Construction)

Beech Valley Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 96,432 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to choose projects

Compensation for every hour worked

Opportunities for growth and networking

Job summary

A consulting firm in Portland, OR is seeking an interim Accounting Manager to lead a cleanup project. The role involves quickly assessing and fixing accounting issues, improving reconciliations, and ensuring compliance in a SOX-aware environment. The ideal candidate has experience at the Accounting Manager level, particularly in construction accounting, and must work onsite with minimal oversight. This is a full-time position expected to last about one month, with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience in industry and/or public accounting at the Accounting Manager level.
• Prior experience in construction accounting is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work onsite and move quickly with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a short-term accounting cleanup effort with high-impact fixes.
• Review and strengthen reconciliations and account support.
• Identify documentation gaps and implement improvements.

Skills

Accounting Manager-level experience

Strong operational accounting skills

Comfort in SOX control environments

Construction accounting experience

Job description

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