Division Controller

KLA•Milpitas, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KLA is looking for a Division Controller. This unique role supports both a product division and central organizations within Semiconductor Products and Customers, offering continuous career growth and a highly collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree plus 8 years' experience or Master's Degree plus 6 years' experience or PhD plus 3 years' experience
Strong team player with a positive attitude and a high sense of ownership and accountability
Solid accounting foundation with the ability to apply accounting principles to financial analysis
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, experience using automation to improve reporting efficiency is a plus
Strong financial analysis and modeling skills, including the ability to synthesize large or complex datasets.
Working knowledge of AI enabled tools (e.g., 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 of work, with a strong motivation to learn and improve.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and proactively solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

Own the full P&L for a product division, providing end‑to‑end finance support to the Business Unit General Manager.
Drive deep understanding of bookings, shipments, and revenue (BSR) recognition, manufacturing activities, and cost of service drivers.
Support central groups worldwide, understand 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 the annual strategic planning and budgeting processes, 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 to support business reviews and executive decision‑making.
Supervise, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of financial analysts, fostering strong technical skills, business acumen, and career growth.