Controller - Thrivent Bank

• 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.  

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This role interacts regularly with senior leaders across Thrivent Bank and the enterprise, including the Bank CFO, Finance leadership, Risk and Compliance partners, Treasury, FP&A, product, Internal Audit, and Technology. The Controller exercises significant influence over financial integrity, control design, audit outcomes, and accounting decisions that impact regulatory confidence and executive decision‑making. 

 Required:   

• 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 

Preferred:   

• 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).