Controller at Woodcraft Rangers – Los Angeles, California

Job Title: Controller

Who We Are:
In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.

What We Do:
Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 1,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 20,000 youth ages 4-18 annually in and from 110+ Title I schools across LA County!

Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers:

Role Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Controller to join our finance team. The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls of the organization. This role ensures the integrity of financial data, compliance with applicable regulations, and alignment of day-to-day accounting activities with organizational policies and procedures.
The Controller serves as the primary owner of the close process and financial accuracy, providing oversight and approval across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and general ledger. This role partners closely with CFO, Director of Finance, and Department leads supporting decision-making while maintaining clear ownership of accounting integrity and audit readiness.

Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Close Oversight

• Ensure transactional activities are performed consistently with documented procedures
• Monitor throughput, accuracy, and timeliness of high-volume processes
• Resolve escalations and complex accounting issues arising from operations

Physical Demands:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

Work Environment:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:

Status: Full-time Exempt

Salary Range: $113,000 - $142,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday

Location: Los Angeles (Little Tokyo Office)

Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.