Accountant III – Corporate, Treasury

Job Description:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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, 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
• Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church

Benefits:

• 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