KLA Tencor

Division Controller

KLA Tencor$137K — $234K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 6 years, or PhD with 3 years in finance or related field.
  • Solid accounting foundation for financial analysis.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with automation experience a plus.
  • Strong financial analysis and modeling skills with the ability to handle complex datasets.
  • Familiarity with AI tools like Microsoft Copilot for enhancing financial processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full P&L for a product division and provide comprehensive finance support.
  • Collaborate with central groups to understand spending and financial impacts, developing allocation methodologies.
  • Work cross-functionally with various departments to support business decisions.
  • Lead finance support for strategic planning and budgeting aligned with product development.
  • Manage monthly financial snapshots, variance analysis, and account reconciliations.
  • Develop and maintain management reporting for effective business reviews.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of financial analysts, fostering skill and career growth.

Benefits

  • Participation in performance incentive programs.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(K) plan with company matching.
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance.
  • Development and career growth opportunities.
  • Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Paid time off and holidays, along with family care and bonding leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

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.

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.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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.


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Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree plus 8 years' experience or Master's Degree plus 6 years' experience or PhD plus 3 years' experience


Base Pay Range: $137,700.00 - $234,100.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA'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.

About KLA Tencor

KLA Corporation is a global capital equipment company that provides process control solutions for semiconductor and related industries. The Company's products are also used in a number of other high technology industries, including the packaging, light emitting diode (LED), power device and compound semiconductor markets. Its products and services are used by bare wafer, integrated circuit (IC), lithography reticle (reticle or mask) and disk manufacturers around the world. The Company's inspection and metrology products and related offerings are categorized in various groups, including Chip Manufacturing, Wafer Manufacturing, Reticle Manufacturing, LED, Power Device and Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Storage Media/Head Manufacturing, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Manufacturing, and General Purpose/Lab Applications.
Learn more about KLA Tencor
Size
11,300 employees
Market Cap
$52 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+21.5%
Revenue
$6 billion
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