Division Controller (E)
KLA•Milpitas, CA
•$137,700 - $234,100
About The Position
KLA is building a talent community for future Division Controller opportunities; there is no current opening. This role supports both a product division and central organizations within Semiconductor Products and Customers, with a collaborative environment and opportunities for career growth. The Division Controller provides end-to-end financial support to a product division and its Business Unit General Manager, while also supporting central groups worldwide. The role leads planning, budgeting, close, reporting, and financial analysis activities, and supervises a team of financial analysts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, or a master's degree plus 6 years of experience, or a PhD plus 3 years of experience.
- Strong team-player approach, positive attitude, ownership, and accountability.
- Solid accounting foundation and ability to apply accounting principles to financial analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong financial analysis and modeling skills, including the ability to synthesize large or complex datasets.
- Working knowledge of AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance financial analysis, reporting, and decision support.
- Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and multitask.
- High attention to detail and quality, with motivation to learn and improve.
- Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and proactively solve problems independently.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using automation to improve reporting efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Own the full P&L for a product division and provide end-to-end finance support to the Business Unit General Manager.
- Develop a deep understanding of bookings, shipments, and revenue (BSR) recognition, manufacturing activities, and cost of service drivers.
- Support central groups worldwide by understanding spending requirements, financial impacts, and key cost drivers.
- Collaborate with central group and product division leaders to develop, maintain, and update allocation methodologies.
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Applications, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and HR to support business decisions and execution.
- Lead finance support for annual strategic planning and budgeting, including alignment with long-term product development roadmaps.
- Own monthly snapshots and quarterly close activities, including variance analysis versus forecasts, balance sheet reviews, and account reconciliations.
- Build, standardize, and maintain monthly and quarterly management reporting for business reviews and executive decision-making.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of financial analysts, building technical skills, business acumen, and career growth.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
- Student debt assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Development and career growth opportunities and programs.
- Financial planning benefits.
- Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP).
- Paid time off and paid company holidays.
- Family care and bonding leave.
- Performance incentive programs may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
