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. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?
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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The International Tax Director will be an integral part of the global tax leadership team headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and will report to the VP of Global Tax. This role will work in collaboration with the AE Finance and Legal organizations, as well with operational business units, and will fulfill important leadership responsibilities for the preparation and review of U.S. international income tax calculations and modeling for tax accounting, tax return, and planning purposes. The Director will be heavily involved in tax planning initiatives, along with the management of global compliance/documentation, and transfer pricing policies and processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and oversee the international portion of quarterly and annual global tax provision, working with global finance teams and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate preparation of income tax calculations for foreign affiliates.
- Direct all aspects of U.S. international tax compliance (e.g., Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 1118) as well as calculations including E&P, foreign tax credit, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, Pillar II, and all other required international tax filings and disclosures.
- Manage external service providers in preparation and review of local country tax returns and compliance for foreign affiliates, including Pillar II compliance and country-by-country reporting.
- Manage technical areas and coordinate with external advisors in modeling global tax implications of AE’s foreign tax positions including Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, Pillar II, and foreign tax credits, and provide technical support and advice on positions.
- Support various international tax planning initiatives, including modeling impacts of global tax and supply chain initiatives, entity structures, cash management, and other strategic opportunities.
- Oversee transfer pricing manager and external service providers on global transfer pricing compliance and documentation requirements.
- Support M&A and integration activities to identify, analyze and drive tax planning opportunities and value realization from acquisitions.
- Draft and review tax memos related to tax positions taken and required disclosures; maintain audit-ready tax documentation and technical support materials.
- Coordinate global tax controversy in conjunction with local finance teams and external advisors, including preparing and reviewing responses to tax authority information requests.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Location: Denver, CO
- Environment: Standard office environment
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Team player with proven record of collaborative problem-solving and building strong working relationships across departments.
- Proven technical expertise in multinational tax operations, tax provision and compliance, transfer pricing, and tax planning, with M&A transaction experience.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience with tax modeling.
- Excellent research skills, including effective writing and verbal communication skills.
- Solid project management skills and proven ability to manage internal and external relationships and advisor engagements effectively.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with a commitment to reach goals and meet deadlines
- Experience using tax compliance systems, including OneSource a plus.
EXPERIENCE:
- 12+ years of progressive tax experience with a multinational corporation and/or public accounting/law firm
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business
- MST, J.D. or LLM a plus
- CPA certification a plus
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 $240,000 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 – 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 parents
- 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. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com.
CO ONLY:
Applications will be accepted through 9/25/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.