Controller Thrivent Bank
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Job Summary
The Controller for Thrivent Bank is responsible for the integrity accuracy and timeliness of the Banks 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.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads all accounting operations for Thrivent Bank including general ledgermonthendandquarterendclose financial reportingcallreportingand balance sheet governance.
Ensures the accuracy completeness and timeliness of financial statementsin accordance withU.S. GAAP regulatory requirements and Thrivent accounting policies.
Overseesinternal 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 externalauditors;coordinates audits examinations and regulatory requests.
Providestechnicalaccounting guidance on new products transactions system changes and business initiatives ensuringappropriate accountingtreatment and risk mitigation.
Partners with Treasury FP&A and business leaders to support forecasting capital planning liquidity reporting and strategicdecisionmaking.
Leads coaches and develops ahighperformingaccounting team;establishesclear expectations builds capability and ensuresappropriate successionplanning.
Drives process standardization automation and continuous improvement to improve efficiency scalability and data quality.
Maintains strong governance over accounting policies procedures and documentation.
Models Thrivents 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 Thrivents 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 thatrepresentsthe Thrivent purpose promise and values ensuring that Thrivents trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.
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&AproductInternal Audit and Technology. The Controller exercisessignificant influenceover financial integrity control design audit outcomes and accounting decisions thatimpactregulatory confidence and executivedecisionmaking.
This position will be hybrid in Salt Lake City UT
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Required:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance ora relatedfield.
CPA.
10 years of progressive accounting experience including leadership roleswithin banking or financial services.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP internal controls and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience leadingmonthendclose audits and regulatory interactions.
Proven ability to lead develop andretainhighperformingteams.
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 orMasters in Accounting).
Pay Transparency
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About Company
Thrivent delivers solutions for banking, investments, insurance and giving that let you achieve what matters for you and your community.