Accountant - Corporate & Treasury

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. Why Lifeway? Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code 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