Senior Manager, Accounting

Senior Manager, Accounting

Location: College Park, Maryland, USA (Hybrid, with a few remote workdays per week)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Manage and review general ledger activities, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, capitalized software, inventory, and other accounting areas.
• Maintain ownership of SOX controls related to accounting close and general ledger processes;
• Prepare and maintain audit documentation while supporting internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting, Tax, FP&A, and Treasury teams to support monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
• Prepare and review management reporting packages, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and external auditors.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Support accounting integration activities related to acquisitions.
• Improve accounting processes by implementing automation and scalable system enhancements.
• Support the Office of the Global Controller on special projects and other accounting initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Active CPA designation.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant accounting experience.
• At least 3 years of public company accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience;
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Experience managing accounting close processes for public companies.
• Experience using NetSuite.
• Big Four or public accounting firm experience.
• Experience working in SaaS, technology, or other high-growth companies.
• Knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Familiarity with international GAAP to U.S. GAAP differences.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and continuously improve accounting processes.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary: $128,445 to $167,497 per year.
• Bonus and equity compensation opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching;
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental and adoption leave.
• Legal insurance.
• Home technology stipend.
• Additional benefits available upon employment offer.

Other Information:

• Hybrid work arrangement based in College Park, Maryland.
• Travel required as necessary.
• Work with a leading quantum computing company developing solutions in computing, networking, sensing, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams supporting the company's rapid growth.
• Employment is subject to U.S. export control and government contract requirements;
• Applicants may be required to provide citizenship or immigration information for export control compliance.
• IonQ is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.
• Background and pre-employment screening are required as part of the hiring process.