Director, Assistant Controller - Accounting Operations

Assistant Controller-Accounting Operations

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.

We operate like an agile, growing, small company you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. 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. 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

Shared Service Center Accounting

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

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 :

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.