Controller

Thrivent

Controller overseeing financial reporting and accounting operations at Thrivent Bank. Leading compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards while developing a high-performing accounting team.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $153,750 - $208,015 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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
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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportinggeneral ledgermonth-end closequarter-end closeinternal controlsauditsregulatory compliancerisk mitigationcapital planningU.S. GAAP

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam developmentcollaborationaccountabilityattention to detailjudgmentprocess improvementstrategic decision-makingclient focus

Certifications

CPA