Overview
Lifeway is seeking an Accountant III - Corporate & Treasury to serve as a key financial steward across our corporate and global operations. In this role, you will own the accuracy of corporate-level financial statements, lead cash flow strategy and treasury management, and provide expert-level GAAP guidance to finance leadership. This is a high-impact, remote-eligible position that blends technical accounting depth with strategic influence, offering the opportunity to shape financial processes and help drive mission-critical decisions at one of the most recognized Christian publishers in the world.
This is a remote position in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings. #LI-Remote
Responsibilities
• Live out Lifeway's mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Manage daily cash flow to optimize liquidity, maximize short-term investment returns, and serve as the primary liaison with external banking partners.
• Review reconciliations of corporate bank accounts - ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Prepare and review corporate-level monthly financial statements and lead the accounting team in producing consolidated corporate reports.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to evaluate business performance,identify trends, and support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Serve as the technical accounting expert on GAAP standards,advising management on the financial implications of business decisions and investment strategies.
• Act as the primary accounting contact for international operations, overseeing reporting, consolidation, and compliance with local regulations and corporate policies.
• Provide short-term and long-term liquidity forecasts to support financial planning and contribute to treasury policy recommendations.
• Support royalty reconciliations and provide accounting guidance for reserve funds and pension-related activity as needed.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of process improvements across financial systems, including Oracle Fusion and AI-enabled tools, to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Identify financial risks through proactive analysis and develop mitigation strategies, including recommendations on cash management and risk exposure.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance, required
Masters degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance, preferred
Advanced graduate degree (PhD, etc.), not required
CPA or CMA certification, required
Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, required
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including corporate-level financial analysis
• Expert-level knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, particularly Oracle Cloud
• Advanced cash and treasury management skills, including liquidity forecasting and bank account reconciliation
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, with emphasis on Excel for financial modeling and analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to senior stakeholders
Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church
Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, preferred
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion ERP
• Experience with international accounting, foreign exchange (FX) strategies, and cross-border financial operations
• Familiarity with AI tools and automation within financial reporting or treasury workflows
• Working knowledge of Power BI for financial data visualization and reporting