Controller II, Business Control

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Role Overview

The Regional Controller is a finance leadership role responsible for owning financial performance and driving business outcomes within a critical region or Tier 1 customer.

This role goes beyond reporting and analysis — it requires a hands-on operator who takes full ownership of financial results, challenges the business, and drives performance across revenue, margin, cost, and working capital.

The Regional Controller operates as the primary finance leader in-region, working directly with business leaders to influence decisions, improve predictability, and ensure strong financial discipline.

While this role does not include formal people management, it requires strong day-to-day leadership of regional finance team members. The Regional Controller sets direction, drives execution, and holds the team accountable for results, operating as the functional leader for Finance within the region.

Culture note: Our finance leaders operate with high ownership, transparency, and accountability. We expect leaders who develop talent, elevate financial rigor, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Business Ownership & Performance Delivery

Own financial performance for the assigned region or Tier 1 customer, including revenue, margin, cost, inventory, capex investments, and operating expenses

Act as the primary financial authority for the business, ensuring decisions drive sustainable and profitable outcomes

Proactively identify risks and opportunities, driving corrective actions across functions

Lead performance discussions with business stakeholders, moving beyond reporting to driving results

Regional Leadership & Accountability

Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to regional finance team members (e.g., analysts or controllers), ensuring clarity of priorities and high-quality execution

Act as the single point of accountability for all regional financial outputs

Address regional performance gaps directly by driving clarity, improving execution, and reinforcing accountability — even without formal reporting lines

Set and enforce a high standard for financial rigor, discipline, and ownership

Planning, Forecasting & Financial Control

Own forecast accuracy across revenue, gross margin, OpEx, and working capital

Lead annual planning, monthly forecasting, and performance review processes

Drive disciplined variance analysis and ensure proactive follow-through on gaps

Ensure consistency and alignment with global Business Control standards

Strategic Customer Financial Leadership (Tier 1 Focus)

Serve as finance lead for key customer relationships

Partner with sales and operations to influence pricing, deal structures, and commercial decisions

Support customer performance reviews and provide financial insight on growth, margin, and efficiency

Governance, Controls & Inventory Management

Ensure strong financial control and compliance across the region

Oversee consignment inventory, service parts accounting, and reconciliation accuracy

Maintain adherence to financial policies and IFRS-aligned practices

Support audit processes with accurate documentation and timely issue resolution

Operating in Complex Regional Environments

Operate effectively in dynamic and evolving business environments, particularly where processes, data quality, and discipline may vary

Establish structure, governance, and performance cadence in less mature or rapidly scaling environments

Drive consistency and transparency across regions with varying practices

What Success Looks Like

Clear accountability for financial outcomes across the region or customer

Strong, visible finance leadership recognized by business stakeholders

Improved business performance driven by Finance involvement (not just insight)

High-quality, predictable forecasts and disciplined execution

Regional finance team operating at a consistently high level of performance

Measurable development and capability growth of junior team members

Scalable, consistent processes across reporting, forecasting, and controls

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

10+ years of finance experience with demonstrated business ownership

Proven experience supporting operations, supply chain, or customer-facing businesses

Strong track record of influencing decisions and driving financial outcomes

Experience leading teams informally or formally, with clear evidence of elevating performance

Strong analytical and financial modeling capability

Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Ability to operate independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Preferred Qualifications

MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced credential

Experience in semiconductor, high technology, or manufacturing environments

Experience supporting Tier 1 customers or large strategic accounts

Experience working in global, matrixed organizations

Exposure to pricing, deal structuring, and commercial decision-making

Our Culture & Leadership Expectations

Finance leaders at ASM are expected to:

Own outcomes, not just report results

Apply strong business judgment in ambiguous situations

Lead without authority, driving alignment and accountability across teams

Operate with candor and transparency, using fact-based reasoning

Challenge the business constructively to improve performance

Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and capability

Why Join Us

High-impact role supporting critical Tier 1 customers and key regional markets

Direct influence on business performance, strategy, and growth

Opportunity to operate as a regional finance leader with visible impact

Exposure to complex, global semiconductor operations

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

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