Business Unit Controller

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our senior leadership team as Business Unit Controller for our Lasers business unit. This high-profile role will partner closely with executives to drive strategic financial and business initiatives. Working with the global Finance team, you will manage all aspects of financial close and forecasting processes..

Your role will be to closely partner with the General Manager to provide critical support for the business decision supporting the strategy and growth targets.

This position is hybrid out of our facility in Beaverton OR, Irvine CA, or Milpitas CA. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Drive growth and improve profitability of the Business Unit in close collaboration with the General Manager.
• Lead all forecasting and analysis activities, including: Annual Plan of Record, Quarterly and Monthly Business Reviews, Strategic Planning process.
• Optimize finance processes and structure using the ESSA framework (Eliminate, Simplify, Standardize, Automate).
• Develop, analyze, and interpret financial data to evaluate operating results against budget and profitability metrics.
• Provide analytical insights, assess risks, and guide senior leadership in strategic decision-making.
• Contribute creative insights to key business processes, including Product Line Profitability, Low Margin Reviews, Large Customer Deal Reviews, cost management
• Support the Product Management team to make business decisions related to Product Life Cycle
• Lead and develop a high-performing global finance team across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance on various projects as needed.
  
  

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. MBA preferred.
• 8 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in photonics or semiconductor industries with experience to work across different countries. Proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment. Demonstrated success in a collaborative, matrixed organization with measurable business impact.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Lead a Finance team across several countries
• Experience with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and drive strategic decisions.
• Proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
  
  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Operates in a professional office environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average
  
  

In addition to the above responsibilities, the following are considered material job duties of the position:

• Ability to take and follow directions and instructions.
• Ability to interact with other employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, or the public, in a safe, professional, and respectful manner.
• Access to sensitive and confidential business systems and software, personally identifying information, the company’s financial information, and/or the ability to maintain physical security and safety.
• Because this position involves the above material job duties, trustworthiness, reliability, and good judgment also are material job duties.
  
  

This position is hybrid out of our facility in Beaverton OR, Irvine CA, or Milpitas CA. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance.

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $142,100 - $263,900 USD Annual per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.