Lead, Accounting Consolidations

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.  

We are looking for a Lead Accountant to join our US Accounting Team. As a Lead Accountant, 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 own the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation of IonQ's growing portfolio of domestic and international legal entities. This is a hands-on, player-coach position. You will run the consolidated close and prepare the consolidated financial results yourself. You will also build the processes, systems, and controls needed to consolidate a fast-growing group of acquired businesses on an accelerated public-company timeline. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of consolidation, foreign currency, and business combination accounting with strong command of consolidation systems and a drive to shorten the close.

• →BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
• →6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including consolidation accounting in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment
• →Hands-on experience owning or leading a consolidated monthly and quarterly close
• →Strong understanding of US GAAP, including consolidation (ASC 810), foreign currency (ASC 830), and business combinations (ASC 805)
• →Experience designing and operating internal controls in a SOX or SOX-readiness environment
• →Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets and build repeatable analyses
• →Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate deadlines and requirements with finance teams across geographies
• →Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience with a Big Four accounting firm or other national accounting firm
• Hands-on experience with OneStream (or a comparable consolidation system) and NetSuite, particularly OneWorld and multi-book accounting
• Public company experience, including SEC reporting timelines and SOX 404 compliance
• Experience integrating newly acquired entities into an existing accounting and consolidation structure, including purchase accounting
• Experience implementing or improving a consolidation system
• Demonstrated success automating manual accounting processes and reducing close cycle time
• Willingness to take on challenges and think constructively to solve problems

The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.