Controller

TCA Architects•Irvine, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for TCA’s accounting operations, financial reporting, project accounting, billing, cash management, internal controls, and financial systems. The role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information and provides reliable reporting to the President, CFO, and TCA leadership. The Controller oversees the monthly and annual financial close, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, work-in-progress reporting, revenue recognition, and project financial reporting. The position leads accounting staff and works with project managers and department leaders to strengthen financial processes, improve project profitability, and maintain effective internal controls. The position is based in TCA’s Irvine office, with a hybrid schedule: Monday through Wednesday in the office and Thursday and Friday working from home. TCA Architects specializes in planning and designing multifamily housing, retail, mixed-use, and hospitality developments, and describes its projects as sustainable and community-conscious.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a Controller with project-based accounting in an architecture, engineering, or other construction consulting firm.
Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint.
Understanding of architectural-services financial metrics, including utilization, chargeability, multipliers, overhead, and project profitability.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
Experience managing accounting personnel and coordinating external CPA engagements.
Experience overseeing month-end close, financial statement preparation, project accounting, billing, accounts receivable, and internal controls.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is optional.

Responsibilities

Manage TCA’s accounting operations, financial reporting, project accounting, billing, cash management, internal controls, and financial systems.
Ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and timely, and provide reliable reporting to the President, CFO, and TCA leadership.
Oversee monthly and annual financial close and the general ledger.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, work-in-progress reporting, revenue recognition, and project financial reporting.
Lead accounting staff.
Work with project managers and department leaders to strengthen financial processes, improve project profitability, and maintain effective internal controls.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
Coordinate external CPA engagements.