[Hiring] Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process @IonQ

Role Description

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.

Responsibilities:

• Audit Strategy & Planning
  • Dynamic Risk Management: Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments to develop and execute a fluid, risk-based annual audit plan aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Annual SOX Audit: Lead SOX control design and operating effectiveness including identification of gaps, operating deficiencies, remediation plan and partnership with process owners to optimize control environment.
  • Continuous Monitoring: 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.
• Business Process & Operational Excellence
  • End-to-End Process Mastery: 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.
  • Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Evaluate controls within manufacturing environments, focusing on inventory valuation, shop floor efficiencies, Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, and supply chain resilience.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Move beyond identifying symptoms to uncovering root causes, delivering practical recommendations that improve business performance and operational velocity.
• Business Combinations & M&A Integration
  • Integration Leadership: Lead the post-acquisition integration of newly acquired entities into the corporate Internal Control Framework.
  • Due Diligence & Day-1 Readiness: Support pre-acquisition due diligence and ensure acquired entities meet essential regulatory and SOX compliance requirements within established timelines.
  • Accounting for Combinations: Oversee the controls surrounding purchase accounting (ASC 805), including fair value measurements and the consolidation of fragmented financial systems.
• Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
  • Trusted Advisor: Serve as a primary liaison to senior management, navigating sensitive audit findings with diplomacy and commercial acumen.
  • Executive Communication: Distill complex audit results into concise, actionable insights for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
• SOX & Regulatory Compliance (GovCon Focus)
  • SOX Stewardship: Lead the Section 404 compliance program and coordinate with external auditors to ensure a seamless year-end execution.
  • GovCon Oversight: Evaluate internal controls specific to government contracting environments, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements. (Preferred)
• Innovation & AI
  • Digital Transformation: Leverage AI and data analytics to transition from manual sampling to continuous monitoring and automated control testing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• Mastery of GAAP, COSO Internal Control Framework, PCAOB and IIA Standards.
• Strong background in manufacturing or organizations engaged in government contracting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Netsuite/Oracle).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Matching 401(k).
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays.
• Parental/adoption leave.
• Legal insurance.
• Home technology stipend.