[Hiring] Accountant - Corporate & Treasury @Lifeway

Role Description

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.
• Provide expert-level GAAP guidance to finance leadership.
• Shape financial processes and help drive mission-critical decisions.

This is a high-impact, remote-eligible position that blends technical accounting depth with strategic influence.

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.
• Masters degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance, preferred.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, and 401(k) plan.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Adoption assistance and mission trip time.

Company Description

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. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values.

This is a remote position in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings.