Senior Manager, Accounting

IonQ•College Park, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

IonQ, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to join its Finance team. This role is crucial for leading IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers. The Senior Manager will oversee the daily general ledger and monthly close processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records according to U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. The position involves accelerating the close process, strengthening internal controls, and developing scalable accounting processes to support the company's rapid growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth public company environment, with a desire to build and develop a high-performing team.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant accounting work experience required
3+ years of public company accounting work experience required
Active CPA designation
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
High competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical abilities; organized with exceptional attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet project deadlines, and deliver in a fast-paced environment with tight close timelines
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field

Nice To Haves

Public company close experience preferred
NetSuite experience preferred
Big 4 or public accounting firm experience preferred
Experience with SaaS, technology, or high-growth companies preferred
Familiarity with technical accounting topics including ASC 842 leases and/or international GAAP-to-U.S. GAAP differences
Strong desire and ability to develop new skills quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and continuously improve processes

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Manage and review general ledger activities, including the review of complex accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, capitalized software, inventory and other accounting areas to ensure data integrity and proper classification.
Maintain ownership of SOX controls associated with the accounting close and general ledger processes; prepare and maintain documentation and work with internal and external auditors to facilitate quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
Coordinate cross-functionally with Financial Reporting, Tax, FP&A, and Treasury to support preparation of monthly and quarterly analyses as required.
Prepare and review management reporting package analytics, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for the board of directors, senior management, and external auditors.
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing ongoing coaching and career development support.
Support acquisition integration activities as needed.
Drive continuous improvements in the close process, leveraging automation and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability.
Support the Office of the Global Controller on special projects and other ad hoc initiatives as needed.