Director, Assistant Controller Accounting Operations at Advanced Energy

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGYAdvanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered precision power conversion measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment industrial manufacturing telecommunications data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver Colorado.WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGYSome people say its like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile growing small company you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time were a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position deep trust and partnership with leading customers a global best-in-class operations capability and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing working building and winning together. At our core we are Advanced Energy powering the future together.POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a strategic Assistant Controller-Accounting Operations to join our global accounting leadership team. The individual will provide hands-on oversight and responsibility for Revenue Accounting US Accounting Operations and lead the design enablement and implementation of a Shared Service Accounting model to drive efficiency and scalability for our growing organization. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer this individual will play a key role in ensuring high-quality accounting operations effective internal controls and best practices across the organizations global footprint. The ideal candidate will be self-driven with a focus on process improvement to increase efficiency and standardization of our policies and practices. The Assistant Controller demonstrates both strategic and tactical leadership qualities leveraging broad experience and best practices to support the companys objectives.RESPONSIBILITIES:Revenue AccountingOversees US GAAP revenue recognition policies and compliance including ASC 606Partners with business legal and FP&A team to review and convey conclusions for revenue contractsHas responsibility for accuracy of global revenue related reserves and judgmentsImplements scalable processes for related close account reconciliation and disclosure processesServes as the primary contact for internal and external audit requirementsUS Accounting OperationsEnsures completeness and accuracy of general ledger account reconciliations and adherence to internal control requirements/documentationPlans coordinates and executes applicable monthly and quarterly responsibilitiesCollaborates with financial reporting team for necessary support and documentationProactively identifies opportunities and makes recommendations to the other regional accounting teams to improve process efficiency and/or accuracyWorks directly and effectively with all levels of the organization across multiple continents and time zonesShared Service Center AccountingBuilds and scales global shared service model for accounting functions including Fixed Assets General Accounting Leases and other core functionsCreates operating model for shared service team and interactions with supported organizationsEstablishes policies and KPIs to monitor measure and optimize team performanceWORK ENVIRONMENT:Location: Denver COEnvironment: Standard office environment onsite at Corporate HQQUALIFICATIONS:Highly effective and driven change agent with demonstrated ability to develop relationships partner influence and lead at all levelsDemonstrated leadership skills including experience related to organization development mentoring and managing a geographically dispersed team of professionals Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present concisely across the organizationAbility to utilize the full Microsoft Office Suite at an advanced level of proficiencyStrong work ethic initiative-taker with bias to actionEXPERIENCE:At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in a publicly traded corporate environment which includes SEC reporting and SOX requirementsPrevious experience in a global high tech and/or manufacturing company desiredBig 4 accounting firm experience desiredPrevious experience in Shared Service Center environment desiredPrevious experience leading a geographically dispersed organization desiredEDUCATION:Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or other relevant discipline requiredMasters degree in relevant field preferredActive CPA licenseCOMPENSATION: As required by multiple state pay transparency laws Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including but not limited to skill set level of experience and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $180000to $220000per year.BENEFITS:As part of our total rewards philosophy we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented highly engaged compensation programs are focused on equitable fair pay practices including market-based base pay an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. In addition to our competitive compensation practices we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we the U.S. we offer a rich benefits package that includes:Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose fromShort and long-term disability and life insuranceHealth savings and flexible spending accountsGenerous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation 7 days of paid sick time and 12 paid holidays 8 hours of paid volunteer time off8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and DadsCompany matched 401(k)Tuition reimbursementExpanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programsOther voluntary benefits include critical illness accident and hospital indemnity pet insurance identify theft and legal assistanceAdvanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability and/or veteran status.Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application please reach out toApplications will be accepted through December 31 2025 unless the position is filled prior to this date. The company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.U.S. work authorization is required for this role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for work visas for this position.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Invoicing,Accounting Tally,Accounting & Finance,General Ledger Accounting,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Recouncilation,Financial statement,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting,Bookkeeping Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 180000 - 220000