PUEBLO OF LAGUNA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION P.O. Box 207 Laguna, New Mexico 87026 (505) 552 -6008 Vacancy Ann.: #20-2026 Opening Date: June 29, 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Position Title: Controller Salary: Per Salary Schedule DESCRIPTION OF WORK : The Controller is a manager level position for the Laguna Department of Education (LDoE) and reports to the Executive Director of Finance (EDF). Serving as an advisor and resource to the EDF. The Controller works to ensure effective and efficient financial management of LDoE operations; responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are in place to provide reasonable assurance that LDoE assets are protected and LDoE is in compliance with relevant regulations and laws. The Controlle r performs a variety of managerial and advanced accounting and financial duties related to coordinating various day -to-day functions of the finance department, including accounting, financial reporting and accounts payable functions. MINIMUM EDUCATION, E XPERIENCE & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS : Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field. Minimum of 5 years in progressively responsible professional experience. Strong knowledge of GAAP & GASB, internal controls, financial reporting and audit. Experience with government fund accounting, tribal grants/contracts management and/or school accounting preferred. Advance Microsoft software experience preferred. Experience wi th School ERP aka Infinite Visions software preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must also have a current and valid State of New Mexico driver's license, be insurable, and no DWI convictions within the past five (5) years. Must pass a pre -employment drug/alcohol and background clearance check. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Visit our website at www.lagunaed.net ; click on Employment for an application , job description and instructions. Interested applicants may do the following: • Email comp