Director, Equity Compensation & Administration

About this role

About IonQ:

IonQ, Inc . [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance .

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

Location: This role is based at our College Park, MD office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely. Travel: None Job ID: 1704

The Role:

We are looking for a Director of Equity Compensation and Administration to join our Accounting Team. As a Director of Equity Compensation and Administration, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.

In this role, you will serve as IonQ’s dedicated strategic owner of the global equity compensation program, overseeing end-to-end administration, compliance, and reporting across a complex, multi-jurisdictional framework. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, strategic leader who thrives in fast-scaling environments and can translate technical equity concepts into clear, actionable insights for employees and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end administration of IonQ’s global equity program, including grants, vesting, exercises, releases, and cancellations across all award types, ensuring flawless execution and accurate record keeping

• Serve as the dedicated strategic owner of the equity compensation program, coordinating cross-functional responsibilities across Accounting, Finance, People, and Legal to ensure consistent, efficient program governance

• Collaborate with Legal and Accounting to ensure compliance with all applicable domestic and international tax laws, SEC regulations, labor laws, and reporting requirements, including Section 16 filings, 10b5-1 plans, and proxy statements

• Establish and maintain robust processes for international equity tax reporting and global mobility tracking, with a focus on cross-border equity tax implications for secondments and international transfers

• Partner with Accounting to reconcile and automate the stock-based compensation expense calculations

• Lead the integration of the equity administration platform to IonQ’s HRIS and payroll systems, and support other system integrations, to eliminate manual data entry, minimize human error, and improve data integrity for both internal and external reporting

• Prepare regular reports on equity award activity, outstanding equity award balances, stock-based compensation expense, and equity share pool utilization and forecasting for executive and Finance leadership and to support SEC reporting requirements

• Manage the employee grant agreement execution process, including maintaining standard grant agreements and ensuring timely acceptance.

• Coordinate with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely tax withholding on all vesting and exercise events across domestic and international jurisdictions, and oversee proper remittance and reconciliation of withholding obligations.

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with IonQ's equity plan broker and administrator

• Partner with Legal and Accounting to maintain and administer IonQ's insider trading policy and 10b5-1 trading plans.

• Oversee the development and delivery of equity education communications, training materials, and resources to help employees across all levels and geographies understand and maximize the value of their equity awards

Requirements:

• 12+ years of professional experience in equity administration, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a publicly-traded company

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• Expert-level knowledge of equity award types including RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and restricted stock, as well as applicable accounting, tax, and legal frameworks (e.g., ASC 718, IRC Section 409A, SEC rules)

• Demonstrated experience managing equity programs across multiple international jurisdictions, including cross-border tax compliance, international payroll reporting, and global mobility equity implications

• Proficiency with E*Trade/Morgan Stanley at Work

• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to present complex financial data clearly to executive and Board-level stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications: The "nice-to-haves" that set candidates apart.

• MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation

• Experience integrating equity administration platforms with HRIS and global payroll systems

• Prior experience managing equity compensation through M&A activity

The approximate base salary range for this position is $ 169,869 - $221,514 . The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site. Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specifi

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