Accounts Payable Manager (Finance and Accounting)

About Infleqtion Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading-edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables “quantum everywhere” through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. Our mission is to commercialize atom-based quantum products that provide orders-of-magnitude improvements in performance and computing applications. Following our transition to a publicly traded company (NYSE: INFQ), we are strengthening our accounting operations to support continued growth. The Role Infleqtion is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager with strong accounting knowledge, curiosity, and critical thinking. You understand how AP activity flows through to the general ledger and financial statements and bring hands-on experience with accruals, journal entries, prepaid expense amortization, and account reconciliations. This is an opportunity to own the AP process and build and lead a strong, efficient team. What You Will Do Manage invoice processing, three-way matching, approvals, vendor setup and maintenance, payments, and employee expense payables, coordinating with Procurement and employees to resolve invoice issues. Ensure every AP transaction has the correct GL account, department, project code, and period, with proper classification of operating expenses, COGS, and assets under U.S. GAAP. Partner with the GL team on accruals, journal entries, prepaid expense amortization, account reconciliations, and adjustments to support an accurate and timely close. Review AP aging, reconcile vendor statements to company records, and resolve differences involving invoices, payments, credits, and outstanding balances. Maintain documented AP procedures and comply with established SOX controls for vendor maintenance, payment authorization, duplicate-payment prevention, approvals, segregation of duties, and documentation. Support the Accounting team’s control initiatives, testing, and audit requests. Have the opportunity to lead implementation and ongoing improvement of an AP automation platform integrated with NetSuite, including workflow design, testing, data validation, and training. Oversee vendor tax documentation, including collection and validation of Forms W-9, and annual Form 1099 reporting, including vendor review, data validation, timely filing, and resolution of vendor inquiries. Coordinate sales and use tax compliance activities, including review of taxable purchases, use-tax accruals, exemption documentation, and support for filings prepared internally or by external advisors. Track and communicate invoice processing times, payment timeliness, overdue invoices, and unresolved items; identify recurring issues and improve AP performance. Lead and develop the AP team through clear expectations, coaching, workload planning, and accountability for accuracy and deadlines. Requirements What You Will Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting operations experience, including 2+ years leading a team or function. Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accrual accounting as applied to AP, including debits and credits, journal entries, expense recognition, period-end cutoff, and balance sheet reconciliations. The successful candidate is comfortable applying accounting judgment to assess whether transactions are complete, accurate, and properly classified. Experience operating documented internal controls and supporting audits, with clear evidence of review and appropriate segregation of duties. Experience improving AP processes and implementing AP automation or procure-to-pay technology in a growing or complex organization. Strong Excel and analytical skills, including the ability to reconcile data, identify root causes, and resolve discrepancies. Proven ability to lead a team, collaborate across functions, manage competing deadlines, and maintain high standards for accuracy, documentation, and follow-through. Strongly Preferred NetSuite experience. Public-company accounting operations experience and familiarity with SOX controls relevant to AP. Benefits Salary Range: per year 100,000 - 120,000 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including full-spectrum fertility support for growing families. Employer-funded Health Savings Account Unlimited PTO 401(k) match Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible Savings Account Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave Employee Assistance Program Student Loan Repayment Equity Program Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Infleqtion does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Infleqtion is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.