Division Controller (E)

KLA • Milpitas, CA

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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, providing end-to-end finance support to a product division’s Business Unit General Manager and supporting business priorities across the organization. It offers a collaborative team environment and opportunities for career growth.

The Division Controller owns the product division’s full P&L and supports strategic planning, budgeting, monthly snapshots, quarterly close activities, management reporting, and executive decision-making. The role also supports central groups worldwide, develops and maintains allocation methodologies with business leaders, and partners across functions. It supervises, mentors, and develops a team of financial analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of experience, or master’s degree plus 6 years of experience, or 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.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and multitask.
• High attention to detail and quality of work, 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.
• Working knowledge of AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance financial analysis, reporting, and decision support.

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 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 financial analysts, supporting their technical skills, business acumen, and career growth.

Benefits

• Performance incentive programs
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior