Controller

Why work at the Dr Pepper Museum?

Our staff love working at the Dr Pepper Museum because it is small enough to see the direct impact your work has on the operation of the museum and is also growing steadily in its reputation as a must-see destination. We are a community of people who love not only the history of Dr Pepper and the Soft Drink Industry, but the history of Waco as well.

We are a team of 23 full time staff and approximately 55 part-time employees. We have fun, we celebrate each other’s accomplishments, we dream big. Come be a part of making history!

Summary/Objective

The Dr Pepper Museum seeks a detail-oriented, skilled, and dedicated finance professional to manage the financial operations of a thriving and growing company comprised of three legal entities and 70 employees. This position oversees all aspects of the Museum’s finance department and accounting operations, including daily accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

● Maintain the chart of accounts, adding or modifying accounts consistently as necessary across 3 (three) legal entities.

● Reconcile all bank accounts to the general ledger and perform reconciling journal entries.

● Oversee and review the accounts’ payable function and ensure accurate input and coding of all transactions.

● Balance and minimize intercompany accounts monthly.

● Post monthly and yearly financial closing general journal entries.

● Review inventory costing and oversee the process of physical counts at year-end with related adjusting journal entries.

● Oversee and manage the efficient and accurate administration of the in-house payroll process.

● Prepare accurate quarterly finance statements and related reports for the President, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.

● Provide accurate financial reports for foundation and grant reporting.

● Assess risk, document, and test the company’s system of internal controls.

● Oversee, train, and administer the company’s budgeting process with related departmental reporting to senior managers.

● Manage the external year-end audit as the company’s liaison to auditors for collecting and interpreting information requested during the audit.

● Manage the year-end tax return preparation as liaison to tax accountants for collecting and interpreting information requested during the engagement.

● Develop and maintain all bookkeeping and accounting policies and procedures.

● Perform administrative duties as necessary.

● Cash flow analysis is needed to manage all Museum payment obligations.

● Analyze strengths and weaknesses to propose corrective action plans and prepare accurate forecasts for management decision-making.

● Maintain job training to perform all required duties and maintain any professional license.

Additional Responsibilities

● Working with the HR Manager to ensure accurate processing of employee benefits information with 3rd party benefits administrator.

● Presents the Museum's financial performance in alignment with the goals and objectives set forth by the Finance Committee and the President/CEO.

● Constant communication with all other senior staff and department managers.

● Coordination with year-end auditors, tax accountants, attorneys, other external professional consultants, and outside vendors as needed.

Required Education, Licenses, Certifications & Experience

● A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required, a graduate degree is preferred.

● Advanced accounting certifications are desired.

● Proven experience managing payroll for a company of 25 or more employees.

● Must be able to develop and make oral and written presentations to small or large groups with confidence

● Must be proficient with accounting software; QuickBooks is preferred, and Microsoft Suite.

● Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, include advanced proficiency with Excel.

● Must be proficient with online banking and payment gateway software required.

● Experience working with point-of-sale platforms. Experience with Square preferred.

● Must have excellent written and oral communication, time management, and organizational skills.

● Exceptional focus on detail, particularly concerning numerical precision, is required.

● A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience is required.

Benefits / PTO / Holidays:

• Health insurance (75% of premium paid by employer for employee’s coverage)
• Dental and Vision insurance - 100% employer paid premium for employee's coverage.
• Short and Long-term disability, Basic group term life insurance (100% of premium paid by employer for employee’s coverage)
• 401K retirement plan with 5% employer match
• 120 Hours of PTO for the first five years of employment.(Accrual of PTO begins on the first day of employment.)
• Nine days of holiday pay/time off, including two floating holidays, are available at the employee’s discretion.
• Tuition assistance for CPA license exam and preparation[ including continued education.

Dr Pepper Museum Mission Statement:

The Dr Pepper Museum educates, inspires, and entertains by sharing the stories of Dr Pepper and the soft drink industry. The Dr Pepper Museum is a recognized leader devoted to telling the story of Dr Pepper, the soft drink industry, and entrepreneurship by serving as a resource for learning through innovative, interactive, and inspiring programs. The Dr Pepper Museum is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in our operations, as expressed through our governance, programs, and exhibitions as we advance our mission and core values.

In office position. Open to Hybrid.

To apply: please send cover letter and resume to jana@drpeppermuseum.com