Nvidia Senior Costing Analyst 

United States, California 

622385612

What you'll be doing:

RMA and Reverse Logistics Finance

• Monitor and analyze Return Material Authorization (RMA) activities and related costs, ensuring accurate and timely financial tracking.

• Perform RMA inventory and excess stock analysis to identify trends, risks, and optimization opportunities.

• Support RMA repair centers and Forward Stocking Locations (FSLs), providing financial insights into performance and cost impacts.

• Lead reverse logistics cost analysis, identifying key cost drivers and supporting efficiency initiatives.

• Support warranty reserve processes through accurate forecasting and data-driven analysis.

Financial Reporting and Forecasting

• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed COGS analysis.

• Drive monthly forecasting of RMA costs, inventory impact, and reverse logistics spending.

• Prepare and analyze key financial metrics to support business decisions and executive-level reporting.

• Ensure accuracy and reliability of cost accounting systems, working closely with IT and cross-functional partners.

• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, SOX controls, and external audit requirements for inventory and COGS.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, IT, and Business Units to deliver accurate cost analysis and support critical initiatives.

• Identify and lead improvement and automation opportunities to increase efficiency in reporting and analytics.

• Provide robust ad hoc analysis to support evolving business needs and data-driven decision-making.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience); CPA, CMA, or an advanced degree is a strong plus.

• 12+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance, ideally in a global hardware or manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and product cost structures.

• Strong analytical skills and a passion for working with large, complex data sets.

• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, or similar financial tools.

• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and completeness.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Hands-on cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or semiconductor environment.

• Extensive experience with SAP in a finance and operations context.

• Deep knowledge of product costing and manufacturing financials.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships.

• A passion for driving operational improvements and enhancing financial systems.