VP Finance, Global Controller

Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.

Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news

We are seeking a VP Finance, Global Controller in our Broomfield, CO Location or hybrid/remote potential. Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely, with approvals.

About the role: As a strategic partner to the CFO, the VP Finance, Global Financial Controller will serve as a core member of the leadership team and play a pivotal role in leading a globally team in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet analysis, IPO preparation and follow-on strategic financing, tax strategy, and treasury. This role will also oversee systems implementation projects, interact extensively with FP&A and participate in major financial decisions and customer transactions. This position will also play an instrumental role as the Company transitions to quantum systems manufacturing and installation projects domestically and overseas.

Collaborating with all business and functional groups, this finance leader will ensure accurate accounting, robust financial reporting, a sound internal control environment, and provide guidance for operational finance and tax leadership across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Management

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement to ensure department processes and procedures are reviewed regularly for efficiency and effectiveness, developing metrics to measure improvements. This includes best practices of applications of all ERP and related financial systems
• Support growth and development of a global accounting team including development planning, training, and succession planning.
• Lead accounting, treasury and tax internal and external resources for all general ledger accounting activities, month-end close, complex technical accounting issues, consolidated financial statement preparation, including reporting.
• Collaborate and liaison with FP&A, Treasury, Systems, Purchasing, Facilities, Legal and International Controllership to assist in all aspects of financial reporting including sales reporting, financial review, processes assistance, etc.
• Collaboration with the Revenue organization and R&D will be required as we undertake complex revenue opportunities and Government Agency transactions
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party service providers.
• Lead and support financial due diligence and integration for potential M&A activity.
• Implement necessary system requirements and manage government contractor status accounting and audit requirements
• Partner with CFO and Dir. FP&A to enhance the financial performance of the company by analyzing and interpreting financial data and reporting to senior management.
• Work closely with senior management and advisors to develop the company’s global tax strategy, especially as it relates to international tax planning.
• Direct the planning, development, and implementation of global tax policies, programs, and practices which include strategic tax planning and preparation of tax analyses supporting quarterly tax provisions.
  
  

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Responsible for corporate financial reporting and accounting including regular parent company and investor requirements which includes the accuracy of the Company's general ledger and its compliance with GAAP. Prepare internal and external financial reports, and ensure that they are timely, accurate, and in compliance with GAAP.
• Manage communication with UK Controller and other organizations to ensure regulatory requirements are met, emerging accounting literature is understood, and properly implemented.
• Provide operational and technical accounting expertise for the organization to ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, Statutory requirements, and Company policies, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Summarize findings on the monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in partnership with FP&A on reported results to senior management, external auditors, investors including parent co. and BOD.
• Partner with the Finance organization in budget preparations and monthly budget/actual reporting analyses.
• Identify and resolve financial reporting issues.
  
  

Process and Control Environment

• Ownership of the internal control environment. Documentation of process flows, process narratives, and risk-based results.
• Maintain best practice documentation of accounting policies and support for material transaction and revenue recognition.
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes and procedures for accurate and timely analysis of financial data, ensuring best practices.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes, operation, and systems.
• Manage the audit process in partnership with our external auditors and 3rd parties technical advisors regarding accounting and reporting issues.
• Support various Finance & Controllership special projects as required
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including but not limited to, tax laws, SEC regulations
• Manage and have overall responsibility for the tax accounting disclosures on all regulatory filings related to potential initial public offering
• Manage the Company’s global tax accounting policies and internal controls and oversee the domestic income tax compliance process – both US Federal Domestic, Multi-State, and International.
  
  

YOU MUST HAVE:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and audit experience & U.S. and international tax experience.
• 10+ years of supervisory experience with a global footprint in a multiple legal entity environment.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident or green card holder.
  
  

WE VALUE:

• CPA designation
• Global accounting leadership experience in a high technology environment
• Experience with SEC filings and/or pre preparation IPO experience
• Hands on systems implementation experience with cloud-based ERPs, Adaptive, and other financial tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, accounting standards
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills, attention to detail, and process discipline.
• Ability to evaluate financial information and structure reporting for operating and executive review
• Proficient accounting & tax knowledge and ability to collaborate with varying levels of operating and customer facing management
• Strong project management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Ability to appropriately raise issues and challenge assumptions.
• Proven ability to see the big picture yet understand the details.
• Possess a high degree of business judgment to address routine and complex financial and accounting issues.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain top financial talent and build high-performing teams.
• Considerable skill in conflict resolution, mediation, negotiating issues, and resolving problems.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable

Incentive eligible

What is in it for you?

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts
  
  

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.