Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Directs all accounting functions for Thrivent Bank, which encompasses general ledger management, month-end and quarter-end closings, financial reporting, call reporting, and balance sheet governance.

• Guarantees the accuracy, completeness, and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory standards, and Thrivent’s accounting policies.

• Supervises internal controls related to financial reporting, including documentation, testing support, issue resolution, and ongoing enhancement of control effectiveness.

• Acts as a vital collaborator with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and external auditors; organizes audits, examinations, and regulatory inquiries.

• Offers technical accounting advice on new products, transactions, system modifications, and business strategies, ensuring proper accounting treatment and risk management.

• Collaborates with Treasury, FP&A, and business leaders to aid in forecasting, capital planning, liquidity reporting, and strategic decision-making.

• Leads, mentors, and cultivates a high-performing accounting team; sets clear expectations, enhances capabilities, and ensures effective succession planning.

• Promotes process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement to boost efficiency, scalability, and data integrity.

• Maintains robust governance over accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Exemplifies Thrivent’s leadership competencies — Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes — while nurturing a culture of accountability, collaboration, and client focus.

• Builds and maintains a high-performing team while fostering a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area.

• CPA certification is mandatory.

• Over 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership positions in banking or financial services.

• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.

• Proven experience managing month-end closes, audits, and regulatory communications.

• Demonstrated capability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams.

• Strong judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex issues with sound recommendations.

• Preferred: Experience in a regulated banking environment.

• Previous experience collaborating 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.