Director, Equity Compensation & Administration

IonQ•College Park, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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 ETrade/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

Nice To Haves

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

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