Division Controller (E)

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Corporation in Milpitas is seeking a strategic finance leader to own the P&L for a product division and steer end-to-end financial support across planning, forecasts, and variance analysis.

You will partner with Engineering, Applications, Sales, Operations, Marketing and HR to drive critical business decisions and continuous process improvements while building a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Strong team player with ownership mindset.
• Solid accounting foundation and financial analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; automation experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools to enhance reporting and decision support.

Responsibilities

• Own the full P&L for a product division and provide end‑to‑end finance support.
• Drive bookings, shipments, revenue recognition, manufacturing activity, and cost of service drivers.
• Collaborate with central and product division leaders on allocation methodologies.

Skills

Finance analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.What You'll DoIn this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.Division Controllers are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Division Controllers talent community, we are interested in learning about your background.Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA.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.Key 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.QualificationsStrong team player with a positive attitude and a high sense of ownership and accountabilitySolid accounting foundation with the ability to apply accounting principles to financial analysisAdvanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, experience using automation to improve reporting efficiency is a plusStrong 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.Minimum QualificationsBachelors Degree plus 8 years' experience or Master's Degree plus 6 years' experience or PhD plus 3 years' experienceAbout KLAWe provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.Total RewardsBase Pay Range: $137,700.00 - $234,100.00 Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including 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, and family care and bonding leave.Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Use of AI StatementAt KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.Equal Opportunity StatementKLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.