Controller - Thrivent Bank

• Leads all accounting operations for Thrivent Bank, including general ledger,month‑endandquarter‑endclose, financial reporting,callreportingand 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 strategicdecision‑making.

• Leads, coaches, and develops ahigh‑performingaccounting 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 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.

• Models Thrivent’s 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 Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.

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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. The Controller exercisessignificant influenceover financial integrity, control design, audit outcomes, and accounting decisions thatimpactregulatory confidence and executivedecision‑making.

 Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, ora relatedfield.

• CPArequired.

• 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 leadingmonth‑endclose, audits, and regulatory interactions.

• Proven ability to lead, develop, andretainhigh‑performingteams.

• 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 orMaster’s in Accounting).