Sr Manager, Accounting

Sr Manager, Accounting

Advanced Energy 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.

Advanced Energy operates 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.

Advanced Energy is seeking a dynamic accounting leader to drive key accounting and finance initiatives including ERP implementation, mergers and acquisitions, finance transformation and strategic projects. Reporting to the Assistant Corporate Controller, this role will be a key business partner across Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations to drive scalable processes, strengthen controls and support the company's growth strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the impact of data sources, enterprise systems to enable external reporting, management reporting and digital transformation
• Partner cross-functionally (e.g., Tax, Treasury, Legal) to support financial initiatives and process improvements, including ERP implementation and future system enhancements
• Manage accounting activities for acquisitions including coordinating purchase accounting activities
• Drive finance transformation and automation projects. Business partner to CFO organization to implement short, medium and long-term digital strategy and roadmap
• Support business integration, organizational redesign, and special projects
• Build relationships with executive leadership and global business partners
• Champion change management and serve as a strong positive leader, mentor and advisor to the accounting team

Work Environment:

Location:

Denver, CO In-office first (Corporate headquarters) Travel:
Occasional domestic/international travel maybe be required

Qualifications:

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Proven organizational, time management, project management, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt, communicate, and connect with teams in a diverse global environment
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Ability to work with large amounts of data
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Hands-on, positive attitude; professional, results-driven problem solver

Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate accounting, consolidations, and reporting
• 6+ years of experience working within large ERP environments (SAP, Oracle, Black Line)
• Experience working for a multinational company
• Public company experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Public global company experience
• Hands-on experience with SAP and/or Oracle ERPs
• Experience with Black Line or similar tools

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA

Compensation:

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