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.

Infleqtion is poised for significant growth after completing our transition to a publicly traded company (NYSE ticker symbol “INFQ”). We are seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented Accounts Payable Manager to join our accounting team. This individual will play a key role in strengthening accounting operations and supporting our transformation into a world‑class public company.

Infleqtion is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Accounts Payable Manager to own and transform our AP function. You will bring order to a growing, complex environment; strengthen controls; and implement a scalable AP automation solution.

The successful candidate is comfortable getting into the detail, setting clear expectations, following through on open items, and building processes that enable a timely and accurate close. You will partner closely with Accounting, Procurement, Finance, and business stakeholders across the organization.

• Own the end‑to‑end accounts payable process, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, vendor setup and maintenance, payment processing, employee expense‑related payables, and AP reporting.
• Establish a clear AP operating cadence and drive accountability for timely invoice submission, coding, approvals, issue resolution, and payment execution.
• Lead implementation of an AP automation platform that integrates effectively with Net Suite and supports a scalable procure‑to‑pay process.
• Design and document standardized AP workflows, policies, desk procedures, and service‑level expectations.
• Strengthen AP controls, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, vendor master controls, duplicate‑payment review, payment authorization, and retention of audit support.
• Manage the monthly AP close process, including accruals, AP aging review, vendor reconciliations, open purchase order review, cutoff procedures, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure invoices, payments, and supporting documentation are recorded accurately and in the appropriate accounting period.
• Partner with Procurement to improve purchase order compliance and reduce nonstandard purchasing activity.
• Manage the vendor tax‑information process, including collection and validation of Forms W-9 and other required documentation.
• Lead the annual Form 1099 process, 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.
• Work with internal and external auditors to provide complete, organized, and timely AP support.
• Develop meaningful KPIs for invoice processing time, aging, exception rates, payment timeliness, and unresolved items; communicate risks and progress to leadership.
• Build, coach, and hold accountable an AP team that delivers responsive service and high‑quality work.

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience stabilizing, cleaning up, or redesigning an AP…