Director, Internal Audit - Compliance

About the role

The Senior Audit Leader will oversee risk-based coverage across Order-to-Cash, Legal and Regulatory Compliance, and Human Resources at NVIDIA. Reporting to the VP & CAE, they will deliver independent assurance over key controls and provide actionable insights to executive management and the Audit Committee.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate control design and effectiveness over channel partner programs, distributor agreements, rebate accruals, and related-party transactions.
• Monitor emerging risks in revenue assurance, channel risks, and pricing integrity as NVIDIA expands its data center and AI product lines.
• Partner with Finance and Sales Operations to assess risk in deal structuring, contract management, and go-to-market compliance.
• Collaborate with the SOX PMO function on related controls and determine a risk based audit plan.
• Design and supervise audits covering global trade compliance, anti-bribery and anti-corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act), data privacy (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), and antitrust/competition law adherence.
• Assess the effectiveness of NVIDIA's Code of Conduct, ethics hotline program, the conflict-of-interest disclosures, and third-party due diligence frameworks.
• Collaborate with the Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs teams to identify regulatory developments affecting audit scope and risk landscape.
• Lead HR audits spanning payroll, compensation /equity, talent acquisition, and HR system access controls; evaluate adherence to employment law across NVIDIA's global workforce.
• Assess organizational culture and ethics indicators — training completion, speak-up program trends, and exit data — as leading signals of control environment health.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive internal audit, public accounting, or compliance experience.
• 4+ years in a leadership/management role.
• Proven ability to communicate complex audit findings clearly and persuasively to senior executives and Board-level audiences.
• Strong command of risk-based audit methodologies, the IIA Standards, and COSO Internal Control Framework.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a dynamic, risk-based audit plan that reflects current business risk, integrating inputs from ERM, and business/executive leadership.

Qualifications

• CIQ or CFE certification preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with financial systems and controls.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., FCPA, GDPR).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family here. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $232,000 - $356,500. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Pay

Base salary range: $232,000 - $356,500.

Schedule

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 27, 2026.