Director, Equity Compensation & Administration
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: NoneJob 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 r...