Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lifeway Christian Resources is a mission-driven organization serving the church and seeking an experienced Accounting Manager. The role leads the General Accounting team and oversees financial reporting, general ledger operations, treasury, royalty administration, tax compliance, audits, and financial process improvements while partnering with FP&A and senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
- Limited travel: 2-4 times per year, typically overnight
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the General Accounting team, including performance oversight and professional development
- Oversee financial reporting processes and general ledger maintenance, ensuring full compliance with GAAP and internal policies
- Direct corporate reconciliations and journal entry activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely close cycles
- Manage treasury and cash management functions, including banking relationships, liquidity monitoring, and short-term investment strategies
- Support internal and external audits by ensuring strong internal controls and regulatory compliance
- Oversee the accuracy and administration of royalty processes and reporting
- Partner with FP&A as a key liaison on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives
- Ensure corporate tax compliance across federal and state filings, including UBIT and state franchise tax matters
- Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes, reporting tools, and system capabilities to drive efficiency and accuracy
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance - *required*
- CPA certification (active)
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 2+ years in a managerial or supervisory role
- Advanced proficiency in financial reporting, reconciliation, and GAAP compliance
- Experience with ERP systems, particularly Oracle EBS or Oracle Cloud
- Strong Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills
- Ability to travel to the Middle Tennessee area 2-4 times annually for team gatherings
- Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church
- Master's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance - *preferred*
- Experience with corporate treasury management and tax strategy
- Proficiency with financial reporting tools such as MicroStrategy or Power BI
- Familiarity with royalty administration systems and processes
Benefits
- Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture with autonomy and flexibility with work hours.
- Equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace.
- Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year.
- Travel for key team gatherings is provided for remote-based team members.
- Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in comprehensive healthcare benefits plans.
- Full-time employees are eligible for vacation and sick time.
- Full-time employees are eligible for holiday pay.
- Full-time employees are eligible for care days.
- Full-time employees are eligible for a 401(k) plan.
- Full-time employees are eligible for maternity and parental leave.
- Full-time employees are eligible for adoption assistance.
- Full-time employees are eligible for mission trip time.
- Remote position in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings.
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