Managing Director, Finance Greater San Jose, CA Area

The group you’ll be a part of

Business Finance, Global Operations

The impact you’ll make

As the Managing Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and ensuring financial health of our Malaysia operations. Beyond technical expertise, this role requires a transparent, collaborative leader who partners openly with global business leaders and local senior leadership. You will lead critical decision-making processes, oversea our international Headquarter (IHQ) governance, and support strategic initiatives while fostering trust and alignment across a matrixed organization. By sharing insights proactively and working across functions, you will ensure Finance is both an independent steward and integrated business partner – delivering clarity, accountability and impact.

The successful candidate will also champion continuous improvement, lead financial system enhancement strategies, and coach a multi-functional talent pool. As a strategic thought partner to Finance executive teams and the local Site executive management team, you will offer perspectives and data-driven insights that strengthen decision-making.

What you’ll do

Strategic leadership and Financial Planning

Lead the development and execution of the Malaysia site’s financial strategy in alignment with global objectives and IHQ tax requirements

Oversees budgeting, forecasting and planning for the site to ensure accurate projections and operational discipline.

Provide scenario modeling to support strategic decisions, including capital investments and government incentive and transfer pricing impacts

Financial Management and Compliance

Ensure the legal entity remains the compliant anchor for tax and government incentive programs

Manage compliance with all local and global regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and tax requirements.

Direct and develop finance team, coordinating across FP&A, Accounting and Tax to meet both local and lobal matrix requirements

Safeguard company assets by maintaining a robust internal control environment and audits.

Who we’re looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) is preferred.

15+ years’ experience with accounting and finance in a manufacturing setting related to business scenario modeling of strategic and operational options

10+ years in leadership role within a large-scale matrixed multinational environment

Strong experience navigating government relations, specifically with bodies such as MIDA to manage incentives and compliance

Deep expertise in local statutory requirements, IFRS and international tax frameworks

Excellent communication with influencing skills, with the ability to distill complex financial and regulatory issues for global executive leadership

Demonstrated success in developing and coaching high impact team within a complex and matrix organization

Preferred qualifications

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.