Senior Corporate Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join our world-class team in Santa Clara, CA. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dynamic group that is instrumental in crafting the future of AI and computing in the accounting function.

Your expertise will help drive flawless execution in Corporate accounting, ensuring that we maintain our outstanding standards and continue to lead the industry. The individual will perform a variety of tasks ranging from complex close analytical reviews to accounting automation and play an important part in the transformation of the accounting and finance function at NVIDIA.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct transformation projects focused on automating processes, enhancing ERP systems, and optimizing the Record-to-Report (R2R) function to automate routine tasks such as journal entries, account reconciliations, etc.
• Evaluate, document, and redesign financial processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies. Leverage tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and AI models to streamline processes and drive efficiency.
• Move beyond historical data by using advanced analytics to identify trends, perform balance sheet fluctuation analysis, assess business risks, and explore opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
• Act as a business partner, sharing accounting expertise across departments. Collaborate with FP&A, SEC Reporting, and other accounting and finance groups to ensure accurate internal management and external reporting during Close.
• Perform quarterly account reconciliation reviews to ensure compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP with the goal of understanding and resolving process gaps and inefficiencies.
• Ensure that new processes and systems meet compliance standards, including SOX controls, and enhance internal control measures.
• Conduct accounting policy and standard processes training across all accounting and finance departments.
• Assist with audit support, timely and thoughtful response to inquiries, and effectively collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations in Blackline; ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries as part of period end close including prepaids, accruals, amortization, and ST/LT reclassifications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience from a leading university in Finance or Accounting.
• 12+ years of experience in Big 4 accounting and large multinational organizations.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP. Active CPA license is a plus.
• Proficiency and hands-on experience with automation technologies such as Tableau, Power BI, and modern AI tools.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including with international teams.
• Prior experience in a SOX-compliant, large multi-national public company environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP, CLM systems, and/or Coupa purchase requisition system.
• Knowledge of Parabricks or Python Pandas.
• Exhibit good change agility with experience in many different finance functions such as FP&A, GL accounting, SEC Reporting, etc.
• Experience with system implementations, enhancements, and maintenance.
• Experience with US federal government accounting and associated FedRAMP regulations and reporting requirements.