Director, Technical Accounting

NVIDIA Corporation

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 216,000 - 345,000

Full time

4 days ago
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NVIDIA Corporation seeks a Technical Accounting Director in Santa Clara to lead complex technical accounting work, guide disclosures, and ensure US GAAP and SEC compliance. You will collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and M&A teams to drive initiatives with strong executive presence.

The role requires 12+ years in public accounting or related industry, CPA, and 4+ years in leadership, with experience in SOX environments. Equity and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent)
  • Active CPA or equivalent qualification
  • 12+ years of public accounting and/or related industry experience
  • 6+ years concentrating on technical accounting with strong US GAAP expertise
  • Advisory experience or National Office tour in a Big 4 public accounting firm
  • 4+ years of leadership with demonstrated progression
  • Executive presence and excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex topics clearly
  • Familiarity with operating in a publicly traded SOX-compliant environment

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical accounting expert – guide complex transactions and provide disclosure recommendations while ensuring US GAAP and SEC reporting compliance.
  • Foster partnerships across Accounting, Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, M&A, External Audit, and other stakeholders.
  • Identify, research, and prepare technical memoranda on complex transactions with a position grounded in accounting literature.
  • Stay informed on FASB and SEC pronouncements and assess impact with internal and external partners.

Skills

Executive presence
Communication
Leadership
Complex topics
Proactive analysis
SOX familiarity
Advisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
CPA or equivalent qualification

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are hiring a Technical Accounting Director for our Accounting team in Santa Clara. In this leadership role, you will serve as the Company’s primary resource for complex technical accounting topics. You will keep current on regulatory updates, ensure compliance with US GAAP, foster strong partnerships across the organization, and advise business partners and executive leaders.

What you’ll be doing:
  • Serve as a technical accounting expert – proactively assess complex transactions and offer technical accounting guidance and disclosure recommendations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
  • Foster strong partnerships across Accounting, Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, M&A, External Audit, and other advisors.
  • Identify, research, consult, and prepare technical memoranda for complex transactions. Bring a point of view rooted in technical accounting literature.
  • Stay informed on FASB and SEC pronouncements and analyze their impact on the Company in collaboration with internal partners and external auditors.
What we need to see:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience from a leading university in Finance or Accounting.
  • Active CPA or equivalent qualification.
  • 12+ years of public accounting and/or related industry experience.
  • 6+ years concentrating on technical accounting; strong technical expertise in multiple facets of US GAAP and capability to conduct independent research.
  • Must have advisory experience or National Office tour in a Big 4 public accounting firm.
  • 4+ years of leadership with demonstration of continual management progression during career.
  • Executive presence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels of the Company and condense complex topics into simple terms.
  • Demonstrate proactive technical accounting assessment and communication.
  • Familiarity working in a public company SOX-compliant environment.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
  • Expertise in revenue recognition, derivatives, guarantees, consolidation, and leasing accounting topics.
  • Experience in structuring transactions to achieve a specific accounting and business outcome.
  • Experience collaborating across a large organization to influence and inspire change.
  • High growth technology industry experience is a plus with energy and real passion for delivering results in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Join us at NVIDIA and be part of a dedicated team where innovation and ambition drive everything we do!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 216,000 USD - 345,000 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 2, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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