SEC Reporting Analyst

Advanced Energy•Denver, CO

4h•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Advanced Energy has an opening within the SEC reporting and technical accounting team. The SEC Reporting Analyst role is a critical role in the company’s external financial reporting and technical accounting matters. This position ensures compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, corporate policies and procedures, and common ethical practices. This is a detail-oriented and hands-on position that requires the individual to be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with effective communication. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills; demonstrated successful organizational and time management skills; problem solving abilities; and international business acumen. While this role will be focused on financial reporting, it will also be involved in other areas of accounting, such as month-end close, addressing technical accounting issues or implementation of new accounting pronouncements. The role has significant exposure to the executive leadership team, ability to manage and transform the reporting process and becoming a leader within the Accounting Department.

Requirements

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Vlookups, Xlookups, and Pivot tables
Proficiency in other Microsoft applications including Word and PowerPoint.
Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to analyze and provide reports and communications to higher level management about the specific areas of responsibility.
Detail-oriented and highly organized; able to meet deadlines.
Ability to multi-task and complete assignments necessary to accurately present the company’s financial condition and results of operations.
2-6 years of experience in accounting or a related field.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Nice To Haves

Audit experience with a public accounting firm or accounting/ financial reporting experience, including SOX and internal controls.
Experience with multinational companies with international subsidiaries that operate in foreign currencies.
External financial reporting and SEC regulations.
Working knowledge of financial reporting platforms such as Toppan Merrill Bridge, Workiva. Wdesk, or Donnelley ActiveDisclosure.
Systems experience (e.g., Costar lease accounting software tool, Blackline, SAP).
Experience preparing the statement of cash flows.
Experience with Lease accounting (ASC 842).
CPA certification

Responsibilities

Prepare 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K filings including financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A as well as earnings release materials.
Support preparation and tie-outs of other public filings, such as proxy statements.
Collaborate with FP&A, investor relations and senior leadership regarding financial reporting related deliverables ensuring consistency among the deliverables.
Maintain internal control over financial reporting for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and support the internal and external audit teams’ requests.
Assist with research and interpretation of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements on accounting issues and new accounting guidance.
Research and prepare technical accounting memos and analysis as needed.
Participate in special projects and ad-hoc requests (purchase accounting, post-acquisitions integrations, systems implementations, internal finance reporting transformation).

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 Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities.