Director, Internal Audit – Financial Controls and SOX Compliance

About the role

The Director of Internal Audit will lead financial controls and SOX compliance efforts across NVIDIA. This role is critical for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage NVIDIA's annual SOX 404 program from start to finish, including scoping, risk assessment, control documentation, carrying out tests, deficiency evaluation, and management reporting.
• Partner with the external auditors to align on testing strategies, reliance expectations, and audit timelines to optimize efficiency and reduce redundancy.
• Lead the integration of AI-assisted audit tools and data analytics to improve coverage, speed up testing cycles, and boost the overall impact of the SOX and internal audit program.
• Develop and complete a risk-based internal audit plan centered on financial reporting risks, emerging business risks, and strategic priorities approved by the VP of Internal Audit and Audit Committee.
• Lead and manage complex audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up on management action plans.
• Conduct risk assessments that incorporate quantitative and qualitative inputs, including business growth, M&A activity, new accounting standards, and regulatory developments.
• Deliver audit outcomes, SOX progress updates, and control environment reviews to executive leadership, the CFO, and the Audit Committee following the direction of the VP of Internal Audit.
• Establish reliable advisory connections with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and operational business leaders, acting as a proactive collaborator on control design and risk reduction.
• Guide, mentor, and grow a high-achieving group of internal audit managers and senior auditors, encouraging a culture of intellectual curiosity, professional excellence, and ongoing learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 12+ overall years of advancing experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a blend of both, with a strong emphasis on financial controls and SOX compliance.
• 4+ years in a management or leadership capacity overseeing audit teams and programs.
• Extensive, practical experience with SOX 404 compliance at a large public company, including scoping, control documentation, testing, deficiency evaluation, and coordination with external auditors.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP).
• CPA or CIA certification required.
• Demonstrated experience presenting to Audit Committees or equivalent governance bodies.

Qualifications

• Experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm (Manager level or above), ideally in the technology sector.
• Exposure to semiconductor, hardware, or high-growth technology companies.
• CISA certification or solid knowledge of IT general controls and IT application controls.
• Familiarity with AI governance and controls.

Skills

• Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP).
• Experience with SOX 404 compliance.
• Leadership skills to manage audit teams and programs.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop audit plans.
• Experience with AI-assisted audit tools and data analytics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 15, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.