Sr. Division Controller

KLA•Milpitas, CA

2d•$163,000 - $277,100

About The Position

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us. KLA is well known for its high-performing business model which routinely produces significant profit margins and revenue. Key to supporting KLA business is the finance team that partners with corporate and global business organizations to provide expertise and guidance for developing and executing sound business models and practices. The Finance organization consists of operations and corporate finance teams. The operations finance team influences business decisions by gathering the best available operations information, distilling it and making recommendations to our management team on the best course of action. The corporate team provides a broad range of services, such as financial planning, corporate accounting, tax, industry analysis and benchmarking, internal audits, SEC reporting and merger and acquisition support. The Sr. Division Controller is responsible for the full P&L and coordinating and providing finance support for the Business Unit General Manager and his staff. This position works cross-functionally with other teams including Engineering, Applications, Sales, Operations, Marketing, HR.

Requirements

Master's Level Degree or work experience of 3 years
Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 4 years

Responsibilities

Support annual strategic planning and budgeting process and understanding long term Engineering development roadmaps.
Responsible for understanding Bookings, Shipments and Revenue (BSR) recognition process and drivers.
Responsible for 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 and cost of service
Manage 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 ROI models for engineering programs and present financials product life cycle (PLC) review meetings
Manage 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 his/her respective groups.