Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process

IonQ•College Park, MD

4d•$128,445 - $167,497•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process is a high-impact leadership role responsible for steering a risk-intelligent audit function. Operating as a senior-level individual contributor, you will bridge the gap between technical control requirements and enterprise-wide strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
8–10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit or public accounting (Big 4 preferred).
Proven experience managing internal control transitions during business combinations or legal entity restructurings.
CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
Mastery of GAAP, COSO Internal Control Framework, PCAOB and IIA Standards.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in manufacturing or organizations engaged in government contracting.
Proficiency in ERP systems (Netsuite/Oracle).

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments to develop and execute a fluid, risk-based annual audit plan aligned with organizational objectives.
Lead SOX control design and operating effectiveness including identification of gaps, operating deficiencies, remediation plan and partnership with process owners to optimize control environment.
Evaluate emerging risks (geopolitical, technological, and regulatory) to ensure audit coverage remains proactive and forward-looking.
Design and execute a comprehensive ERM assessment framework to identify and evaluate high-velocity risks across strategic, operational, international, IT, and legal/compliance pillars, ensuring governance structures and audit priorities adapt to the organization’s global growth and evolving tech-sector requirements.
Lead audits of core value streams, including Quote-to-Cash (Q2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Hire-to-Retire (H2R), identifying control gaps at critical hand-off points.
Evaluate controls within manufacturing environments, focusing on inventory valuation, shop floor efficiencies, Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, and supply chain resilience.
Move beyond identifying symptoms to uncovering root causes, delivering practical recommendations that improve business performance and operational velocity.
Lead the post-acquisition integration of newly acquired entities into the corporate Internal Control Framework.
Support pre-acquisition due diligence and ensure acquired entities meet essential regulatory and SOX compliance requirements within established timelines.
Oversee the controls surrounding purchase accounting (ASC 805), including fair value measurements and the consolidation of fragmented financial systems.
Serve as a primary liaison to senior management, navigating sensitive audit findings with diplomacy and commercial acumen.
Distill complex audit results into concise, actionable insights for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
Lead the Section 404 compliance program and coordinate with external auditors to ensure a seamless year-end execution.
Evaluate internal controls specific to government contracting environments, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements. (Preferred)
Leverage AI and data analytics to transition from manual sampling to continuous monitoring and automated control testing.