Division Finance Controller (FaST)

KLA•Milpitas, CA

1d•$137,700 - $234,100•Onsite

About The Position

KLA is looking for a Division Controller. The Division Controller is responsible for the full P&L and coordinating and providing finance support for the Division General Manager and his staff, offering continuous career growth and a highly collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Bachelors' Degree plus 8 years' experience; or Masters' Degree plus 6 years' experience; or PhD plus 3 years' experience; 2+ years of management 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

This position works cross-functionally with other teams including Engineering, Applications, Sales, Operations, Marketing, HR.
Support annual strategic planning and budgeting process and understanding long term Engineering development roadmaps.
Driving Bookings, Shipments and Revenue (BSR) recognition process.
Understanding changes in Manufacturing activities for the Division. Including Headcount planning, production capacity, inventory controls.
Responsible for understanding changes in Cost of service for the Division, including spending on installation, warranty and other cost of service
Lead and drive Opex Spend vs target alignment.
Own quarter end close process for the business, including variance analysis of actual to forecasts, balance sheet review and reconciliations.
Own financial projections and return on investment models for engineering programs and present financials product life cycle (PLC) review meetings to executive management
Run and develop a highly dedicated finance team of financial analysts
Understanding of customer deals and analysis of sales trends including product transitions
Review and improve financial and business models to provide the business additional insight to make decisions on improving the business.
Lead process improvement projects.
Partner with senior organizational leaders to understand business requirements, investment needs, and to develop an excellent understanding of cost drivers and P&Ls for their respective groups.