Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

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.

The Internal Auditor will support the Internal Audit team in performing financial, operational, and compliance audits. This role is ideal for individuals starting their career in audit and looking to gain experience in risk assessment, internal controls, and process improvement within a multinational organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in executing internal audit engagements, including SOX compliance and operational audits, under the guidance of senior auditors/managers.
• Perform testing of internal controls and document audit work in accordance with professional standards.
• Help identify control gaps and propose practical recommendations to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Support in preparing audit reports and communicating findings to management.
• Participate in follow-up reviews to ensure corrective actions have been implemented.
• Conduct basic research and data analysis to support audit procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships across the organization.
• Perform other duties as required, consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the Internal Audit Department and with the approval of the Audit Committee.
• Ensure overall quality, consistency, risk management and adherence to department and professional standards, particularly the standards outlined by the Institute of Internal Auditors, for operational, compliance and information technology audit work.
• This position may require domestic and international travel, thus a willingness and ability to travel is necessary.

Work Environment:

• Location: Denver, Colorado.
• Environment: Standard office environment. Occasional travel to company branch offices, sales and service locations, company or third-party manufacturing or warehousing locations.
• Occasional work may be required outside standard hours (linked to operational needs of working within an international organization).

Qualifications:

• Works collaboratively as part of a team, though individual tasks may be assigned. Expected to be a proactive self-starter, with a continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to successfully interact with team, company and third-party personnel at all levels, at both domestic and international locations.
• Ability to work on various projects under time and cost constraints.
• Ability to perform research, gather evidence / documentation and conduct interviews in an adversarial environment.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience required. Experience may be in one or a combination of disciplines including public accounting, or within an internal audit function in a related industry.
• Desire to obtain CIA / CPA or similar professional certification required.
• Data analytics experience and capabilities a preference.
• Good understanding on the concept of COSO, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
• Strong written/verbal communications and project management skills.
• Experience working with larger multinational companies would be a significant plus.
• SAP and manufacturing company experience a plus.
• Intermediate level PC skills with Microsoft office applications.

Education:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance.

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 $70,000 - $110,000 per year.

Benefits:

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, identity theft, and legal assistance