Accountant - Corporate & Treasury

About the Role

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.

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

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance, required
• Master's degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance, preferred
• CPA or CMA certification, required

Skills & Experience

• 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
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion ERP (preferred)
• Experience with international accounting, foreign exchange (FX) strategies, and cross-border financial operations (preferred)
• Familiarity with AI tools and automation within financial reporting or treasury workflows (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Power BI for financial data visualization and reporting (preferred)

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