Controller - Thrivent Bank

Thrivent•Remote-Utah, UT

11d•Remote

About The Position

The Controller for Thrivent Bank is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Bank’s financial & regulatory reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across accounting, close, reporting, and regulatory support activities while ensuring compliance with GAAP, banking regulations, and Thrivent policies. The Controller partners closely with the CFO, Finance, Risk, Treasury, and enterprise teams to support business decisions, regulatory expectations, and sustainable growth. This role plays a critical leadership position in strengthening controls, scaling processes, and enabling transparency across the Bank.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA required.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles within banking or financial services.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience leading month‑end close, audits, and regulatory interactions.
Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high‑performing teams.
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex issues with sound recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated banking environment.
Prior experience partnering with regulators, external auditors, and enterprise risk teams.
Experience with system implementations, accounting automation, or process transformation initiatives.
Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Accounting).

Responsibilities

Leads all accounting operations for Thrivent Bank, including general ledger, month‑end and quarter‑end close, financial reporting, call reporting and balance sheet governance.
Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory requirements, and Thrivent accounting policies.
Oversees internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation, testing support, issue remediation, and continuous improvement of control effectiveness.
Serves as a key partner to Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and external auditors; coordinates audits, examinations, and regulatory requests.
Provides technical accounting guidance on new products, transactions, system changes, and business initiatives, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and risk mitigation.
Partners with Treasury, FP&A, and business leaders to support forecasting, capital planning, liquidity reporting, and strategic decision‑making.
Leads, coaches, and develops a high‑performing accounting team; establishes clear expectations, builds capability, and ensures appropriate succession planning.
Drives process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
Maintains strong governance over accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies — Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes — while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and client focus.
Develops and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization.
Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes.
Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients.
Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.