Advanced Energy Hiring For Manager, Corporate Accounting at Denver, CO Full Time

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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. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Manager, Corporate Accounting will assist with leading our global close and consolidation process to meet deadlines for internal and external reporting. This role is responsible for leading consistency and accuracy in our close processes in accordance with US GAAP and company policies. Additionally, the role will drive efficiencies, a strong control environment, enable best practices, standardization, and scale within a global growing organization.

This role will report to the Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting. Duties will include developing and leading a team and enabling a cross functional accounting environment. This role will also serve as a business partner with other teams within the global CFO organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and manages month end close activities and general accounting functions, including:
• Ensures transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with US GAAP, internal controls and company policies
• Manages account reconciliations including intercompany activities
• Manages general ledger entries e.g. revenue estimates, payroll, prepaids, accruals and fixed asset related entries
• Closing and reconciliation of the general ledger and all financial systems
• Provides analysis of variances relating to financial results
• Data governance over Finance related master data in ERP systems
• Ensures consistency in processes and use of the general ledger between domestic and international accounting teams and multiple ERPs
• Plays a lead role over the global financial statement consolidation and elimination processes
• Prepares and reviews corporate accounting schedules required as support for quarterly and annual SEC filings
• Collaborates with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
• Makes recommendations for changes and enhancements while ensuring compliance with AE’s policies, procedures, and controls through the use of analytics, technology and automation
• Identifies and communicates on accounting issues and resolution
• Serves as a business partner at all levels with various department budget owners to enable timely and accurate month-end close for financial reporting
• Participates in ongoing development of new ERP implementation
• Provides guidance, coaches and develops a high-performing, high-potential accounting team, serving as a strong positive leader, mentor and advisor who is willing to work alongside the team

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Denver, CO
• Hybrid – Corporate headquarters, remote opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven organizational, time management, project management, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt, communicate and connect with teams in a global diverse environment
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Advanced Microsoft application skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills

EXPERIENCE:
Essential:

• 6+ years of related progressive experience in corporate accounting and consolidations
• 6+ years of experience in a large ERP system environment (SAP, Oracle, Blackline)
• Experience working for a multi-national company
• Previous experience in mentoring and leading a successful team
• Solid working knowledge of US GAAP

Desirable:

• Public company experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CPA candidate – desired

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 $100,000 to $140,000 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 – 4 different health care plan options, dental, and vision
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks, 7 holidays and 3 floating 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 pet insurance, identify theft, legal assistance, critical illness, and voluntary accident insurance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.