Is the Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process role remote?

It's hybrid — IonQ expects some on-site time in College Park, Maryland, United States.

What's the salary range?

IonQ lists $128,445–$167,497 for this role.

How much experience is required?

8–10 years of relevant experience for this Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process role.

Where is the role based?

IonQ is hiring for this position in College Park, Maryland, United States.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: COSO Internal Control Framework, GAAP, IIA Standards, NetSuite, Oracle, PCAOB.

What seniority level is this role?

IonQ targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process role at IonQ.

Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process at IonQ

Joblaze summary

The Senior Manager of Internal Audit at IonQ plays a crucial role in leading risk assessments and developing a risk-based audit plan that aligns with the company's strategic goals. This position requires expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, and operational excellence, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing and government contracting environments. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of experience in internal audit or public accounting, preferably with a background in M&A transitions. The role also involves engaging with senior management to communicate audit findings effectively.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 3, 2026. Last confirmed on IonQ's careers page October 3, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at IonQ: College Park, Maryland, United States; Remote, US.
Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 39% of 18 comparable senior management roles in United States that list NetSuite we track (median $141,100 across 12 companies). See NetSuite salary trends
NetSuite appears in 2.2% of 870 comparable senior management roles in United States; COSO Internal Control Framework appears in 0.1% of 870 comparable senior management roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process role remote?: It's hybrid — IonQ expects some on-site time in College Park, Maryland, United States.
What's the salary range?: IonQ lists $128,445–$167,497 for this role.
How much experience is required?: 8–10 years of relevant experience for this Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process role.
Where is the role based?: IonQ is hiring for this position in College Park, Maryland, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: COSO Internal Control Framework, GAAP, IIA Standards, NetSuite, Oracle, PCAOB.
What seniority level is this role?: IonQ targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process role at IonQ.

From the original posting

About IonQ:

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.

You’d be a good fit with:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit or public accounting (Big 4 preferred).
M&A Track Record: Proven experience managing internal control transitions during business combinations or legal entity restructurings.

Technical & Professional Skills

Certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
Framework Knowledge: Mastery of GAAP, COSO Internal Control Framework, PCAOB and IIA Standards.

You’d be a great fit with:

Industry Savvy: Strong background in manufacturing or organizations engaged in government contracting.
Systems & Data: Proficiency in ERP systems (Netsuite/Oracle).

Location: College Park, MD, or Remote, US
Travel: Up to 25%
Job ID: 1352

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

Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.

Standard company text repeated across IonQ's postings is omitted here.