Interim Staff Accountant / Financial Analyst (12-Week Project)

Beacon Hill; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

A growing consumer products company in California is seeking an Interim Staff Accountant / Financial Analyst for a 12-week project. The role involves supporting the Accounting Manager and CFO with financial preparations related to a potential sale, assisting in data validation, and preparing account reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 2-5+ years of relevant experience, including strong Excel skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of accounting, audit, or financial analysis experience.
• Prior experience in audit, transaction support, or diligence processes is a plus.
• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership and handling sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounting Manager and CFO with financial preparation for the sale.
• Assist in gathering and validating financial data for transaction requests.
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Financial analysis skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

A growing consumer products company is preparing for a potential transaction and is seeking an Interim Staff Accountant / Financial Analyst to support the Accounting Manager and CFO during the sale process. This is a 12-week project-based role focused on financial clean-up, analysis, and transaction readiness.

This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable taking ownership of projects in a fast-paced environment. The right person will be a hands‑on contributor who can quickly step in, manage assigned tasks independently, and help ensure financial information is accurate, organized, and ready for external review.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Accounting Manager and CFO with financial preparation related to the company’s potential sale
• Assist with gathering, organizing, and validating financial data for transaction and due diligence requests
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies across key balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Help compile supporting schedules and documentation for diligence materials and data room requests
• Track and help respond to buyer, advisor, and auditor Q&A during the diligence process
• Assist with financial analysis, variance explanations, and management reporting as needed
• Prepare ad hoc schedules and reports to support executive decision‑making and transaction readiness
• Review historical financial data and assist in organizing documentation for external stakeholders
• Support improvements in financial organization, documentation, and internal reporting processes
• Assist with month‑end close tasks and other accounting projects as needed during the engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-5+ years of accounting, audit, or financial analysis experience
• Prior experience in audit, transaction support, or working with diligence processes is a plus
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline‑driven environment
• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership and handling sensitive financial information

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.