Controller

Role Overview

• 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

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
• 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)

Benefits

• various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives)
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings account
• flexible spending account
• 401k
• pension
• life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• disability insurance
• supplemental protection insurance
• 20 days of Paid Time Off each year
• Sick and Safe Time
• 10 paid company holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• paid parental leave
• EAP
• well-being benefits
• other employee benefits