Director, Assistant Controller - Accounting Operations

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 processes. AE’s 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 it’s 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, we’re 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 organization’s 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 company’s 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant discipline required
• Master’s 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 $180,000 to $220,000 per 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 workforce. Our 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 operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous 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 off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs 
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
  
  
  

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 HumanResources@aei.com

Applications will be accepted through October 31st, 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.