Senior Manager, Technical Accounting for Acquisitions

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. 

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting for Acquisitions. As a technical account expert, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. 

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end accounting process for the company’s mergers and acquisitions, ensuring accuracy of financial records in accordance with reporting deadlines. You will play an integral part in our external accounting and reporting with respect to mergers and acquisitions and onboarding acquired entities. In this job, you will have the opportunity to own, develop and refine the accounting for mergers and acquisitions processes and collaborate cross functionally with a variety of stakeholders in a high-growth, high-tech company.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the end-to-end accounting process for current and future acquired entities including purchase accounting, the initial purchase price allocation process for the valuation of intangible assets and goodwill, technical assessments, and SEC disclosures;
• Supervise the external valuation firms to support the fair value of acquired intangibles and other assets and liabilities as required;
• Draft technical accounting memos to document complex deal structures, including earn-outs, contingent considerations, and equity-based compensation;
• Collaborate with the corporate development team on financial due diligence requirements including identifying potential financial risks, liabilities, and deal-breakers to inform valuation and negotiation strategies;
• Design cross-functional workstreams with legal, human resources, tax and equity administration to satisfy all operational aspects of current and future M&A transactions;
• Coordinate with Financial Reporting for the preparation and review of acquisition related deliverables, including alignment of accounting policies;
• Enhance the accounting integration playbook for acquisitions and work with the project management office to standardize checklists to streamline future acquisitions and shorten the integration timeline;
• Reconcile opening balance sheets and manage the "true-up" process for working capital adjustments post-closing;
• Perform associated SOX documentation with respect to acquisitions;
• Facilitate compliance with external auditor quarterly reviews and the annual audit;
• Coordinate cross functionally with financial reporting, tax, and FP&A to create accurate deliverables for the board of directors, senior management, SEC reporting, and other country reporting requirements as needed;
• Assist other technical team members in the accounting for current and new cost and equity investments and goodwill; and
• Support the Office of the Global Controller in special projects as needed.
  
  

You’d be a good fit with: 

• 6-9 years of relevant accounting work experience required
• 3-5 years of public company accounting work experience required
• Active CPA designation
• High competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical abilities, organized with attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet project deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field
  
  

You’d be a great fit with: 

• Experience with international consolidations preferred
• Experience with SaaS and high growth technology companies preferred
• Strong desire and ability to develop new skills quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment to continuously improve processes
  
  

Location: This role can work onsite or hybrid from our College Park, MD.  We are open to a remote option for the right candidate.
Travel: Up to 15% as needed
Job ID:  1278

The approximate base salary range for this position is $128,445 - $167,497. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

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