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MKS Instruments Inc Director of Finance - VSD Global Operations in Andover, Massachusetts

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Finance – VSD Global Operations who can be a key member of the VSD operations and finance leadership team. In this position, you will partner with Senior Executives including the Sr Director VSD Global Ops, Sr Finance Director Global Ops and the VP of Global Ops to drive strategic financial and business initiatives across the V&A division while leading the Cost Accounting function to ensure Gross Margin and Inventory accuracy. Working in partnership with the BU Finance teams you will lead Operations Finance initiatives, manage forecast processes, analyze actual results, support business strategy initiatives, and set direction for V&A Operations Finance. Join us on our journey as we continue to grow organically and through acquisitions.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Lead all Finance, Planning & Analysis activities as a strategic finance partner for the VSD Global Operations (gross margin and capex).

  • Provide leadership, support, and guidance to Cost Accounting team (6 direct reports, 1 dotted line report)

  • Set and manage compliance of common Inventory & Cost Accounting policies & internal controls across the division.

  • Develop, analyze, and interpret financial information to evaluate operating results in terms of performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the profitability of the Company.

  • Support Management and Finance to identify and drive Operational and Cost improvements through the Profit & Cash program.

  • Travel to manufacturing locations to work with local teams- Nogales, MX, Berlin, DE, Shenzhen, CN, Rohovat, Israel, Rochester, NY, Boulder, CO.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience (MBA is desired).

  • Experience: 10+ years of progressive Finance experience

  • Skills:

  • Success working in a collaborative, matrixed environment, and a track record of accomplishments with measurable business impact

  • Experience with complex, multi-site, multi-national operations building high tech hardware products

  • Experience managing change, influencing leadership, managing risk and ensuring compliance.

  • Demonstrated ability to address difficult issues and make independent decisions.

  • Ability to think critically, troubleshoot and solve problems with confidence

  • Experience and ability to deliver in a fast-paced, high growth, changing environment

Supervisory Scope

  • In this role you will report into the Sr. Director of Finance and lead a team of 4 direct reports with 3 additional dotted line reports.

Physical Demands & 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

*This position is a hybrid role requiring 3-4 days onsite weekly with the remainder able to work remotely. Candidates must live within commuting distance to Andover, MA.

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, at this time.

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.

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Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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