ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY
Advanced 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 ENERGY
Some 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 Accounting
Oversees US GAAP revenue recognition policies and compliance including ASC 606
Partners with business legal and FP&A team to review and convey conclusions for revenue contracts
Has responsibility for accuracy of global revenue related reserves and judgments
Implements scalable processes for related close account reconciliation and disclosure processes
Serves as the primary contact for internal and external audit requirements
US Accounting Operations
Ensures completeness and accuracy of general ledger account reconciliations and adherence to internal control requirements/documentation
Plans coordinates and executes applicable monthly and quarterly responsibilities
Collaborates with financial reporting team for necessary support and documentation
Proactively identifies opportunities and makes recommendations to the other regional accounting teams to improve process efficiency and/or accuracy
Works directly and effectively with all levels of the organization across multiple continents and time zones
Shared Service Center Accounting
Builds and scales global shared service model for accounting functions including Fixed Assets General Accounting Leases and other core functions
Creates operating model for shared service team and interactions with supported organizations
Establishes policies and KPIs to monitor measure and optimize team performance
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Location: Denver CO
Environment: Standard office environment onsite at Corporate HQ
QUALIFICATIONS:
Highly effective and driven change agent with demonstrated ability to develop relationships partner influence and lead at all levels
Demonstrated 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 organization
Ability to utilize the full Microsoft Office Suite at an advanced level of proficiency
Strong work ethic initiative-taker with bias to action
EXPERIENCE:
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 requirements
Previous experience in a global high tech and/or manufacturing company desired
Big 4 accounting firm experience desired
Previous experience in Shared Service Center environment desired
Previous experience leading a geographically dispersed organization desired
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or other relevant discipline required
Masters degree in relevant field preferred
Active CPA license
COMPENSATION:
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:
Advanced 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 to
Applications will be accepted through November 30th 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