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

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