Thrivent

Manager, Financial Reporting

Thrivent

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota • Wisconsin • United States

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Salary

💰 $114,731 - $155,224 per year

About the role

  • Accountable for the mutual fund financial reporting function which includes the production and review of shareholder reports and related regulatory filings for the Thrivent funds
  • Lead financial reporting team to ensure initiatives are executed appropriately, that information is shared effectively, and best practices are implemented
  • Work closely with internal and external business partners on financial reporting matters and projects including board reporting
  • Responsible for the accuracy of financial reporting and development and maintenance of internal controls
  • Responsibilities include: Develop and implement financial reporting and accounting policies, procedures and controls
  • Responsible for research and documentation of technical accounting and disclosure issues that may arise in connection with changes in accounting standards, the funds’ financial statements and new instruments
  • Responsible for compliance of fund shareholder reports and other regulatory filings (Forms N-CSR, N-PORT, N-CEN, 24F-2, N-MFP) with U.S. GAAP and regulatory regulations
  • Act as a subject matter expert for various filings including financial disclosures in prospectuses
  • Assist the auditors with their audit requests to ensure the release of the financial statements in a timely manner
  • Produce and manage the shareholder report production cycle
  • Ensure critical deadlines are communicated to business partners and met in accordance with set expectations
  • Responsible for various board and financial reporting including but not limited to expense reporting, performance reporting and annual contract renewal
  • Responsible for the overall management of the Financial Reporting team
  • Coach and develop team including formal goal setting, performance reviews and provide ongoing and regular feedback and mentorship
  • Provide leadership and direction to Financial Reporting staff to ensure department objectives are met
  • Inspire engagement, growth and accountability while creating environment of open communication
  • Ensure employees are trained and are receiving on-going development opportunities
  • Participate in hiring decisions
  • Lead various financial reporting projects affecting or involving the department
  • Act as a subject matter expert and provide business oversight to ensure initiatives are executed appropriately
  • Maintain positive working relations with internal and external business partners
  • Seek to continuously improve the quality of processes and internal controls in Financial Reporting to minimize the business exposure to compliance, operational and financial risks
  • Ensure that departmental documentation, including policies and procedures and reporting checklists, are accurate, effective and current
  • Lead departmental initiatives and other projects
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and accuracy
  • Develop and maintain key metrics for assessing accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
  • Advanced degree (MBA) or certification (CPA or CFA) strongly preferred
  • Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred
  • 5-7 years’ experience in mutual fund or investment related accounting/reporting role with increasingly progressive career track
  • 1-2+ years’ supervisory/management experience is required
  • Advanced understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles surrounding the accounting and reporting of mutual funds/investment companies
  • Ability to identify, research, and resolve complex reporting/accounting questions
  • Deep understanding of SEC rules governing mutual funds and financial reporting including Regulation S-X, Regulation N-1a and N-2 and the Investment Company Act of 1940
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of the organization and other internal and external business partners
  • Superior presentation and meeting facilitation skills
  • Advanced usage of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of Confluence, InvestOne, and Bloomberg is helpful
  • Advanced attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to work in a dynamic, time sensitive environment
  • Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Strong project management skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
  • Ability to work independently and set priorities with only high-level direction
  • Ability to improve the overall department’s function and efficiency.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingaccounting policiesinternal controlsU.S. GAAPSEC rulesRegulation S-XRegulation N-1aRegulation N-2Investment Company Act of 1940mutual fund accounting
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsproject managementteam developmentmentorshipprocess improvement
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in FinanceMBACPACFA