Job Description

Start: 12/15/2025 (ASAP onboarding)

Duration: ~4 months (through ~3/31/2026)

Location: Onsite – Monterey, CA

Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)

Compensation: Hourly (bill rate not to exceed $135/hr)

Overview

Beech Valley is seeking an interim Controller to support month-end close for a client onsite in Monterey, CA. This is a hands-on role for someone who can step in quickly, stabilize the close process, and ensure timely, accurate results while providing day-to-day leadership to the accounting function.

What You’ll Do

Own and drive the month-end close process, including timelines, task management, and final review
Review key reconciliations and accounting outputs to ensure completeness and accuracy
Provide day-to-day oversight and support to the accounting team (as applicable)
Partner with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and keep reporting on track
Identify close bottlenecks and implement practical process improvements (checklists, documentation, controls)

What We’re Looking For

Controller-level experience (or strong Accounting Manager stepping into Controller responsibilities)
Deep operational accounting and close leadership experience
Comfortable operating onsite in a fast-paced environment with minimal ramp time
Strong communication skills and ability to keep teams aligned around deadlines
Experience in structured close environments and working with auditors is a plus

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

About the Company

Beech Valley is a renowned brand that connects businesses with a hand-picked network of experienced accounting freelancers and CPAs. With a focus on providing top-tier talent for CPA and consulting firms, Beech Valley offers a wide range of services to support your financial needs. Their team of experts specializes in various areas such as Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, FP&A, M&A Advisory, and more. Whether you need leadership or support for your most challenging engagements, Beech Valley can quickly and efficiently match you with skilled and motivated consultants. In addition to their advisory services, Beech Valley also offers Assurance, Tax, and IT Risk consultants to help businesses optimize their operations during busy seasons and special projects. Furthermore, their cloud consultants are well-versed in all the top cloud applications, providing expertise in automating accounting functions. Trusted by top firms, Beech Valley prides themselves on being the go-to platform for finding specialized accounting and finance professionals. Their vetting process ensures that you only hire the top 2% of US-based accounting professionals, including Big 4 alumni. Maximize your firm's profitability and meet client deadlines by adding Beech Valley consultants to your team within 48 hours. With over 2,000 immediately available consultants on their A-List Platform, Beech Valley offers the flexibility and expertise to help your business thrive.

Industry

Staffing Agency

Employees

65

Founded

2014