Accounts Payable Manager (Finance and Accounting)

Accounts Payable Manager 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 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 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 NetSuite and supports a scalable procure-to-pay process. Design and document standardized AP workflows, policies, desk procedures, and service-level 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 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 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.