IonQ

IonQ

Director, Equity Compensation & Administration

College Park, Maryland, United States · Director · Contract

Work authorization required$170k-$222kDetected 1 day ago
AWSFinancial ModelingAccountingForecastingM&ATaxLogisticsHRISLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • Manage the employee grant agreement execution process, including maintaining standard grant agreements and ensuring timely acceptance.
  • Partner with Legal and Accounting to maintain and administer IonQ's insider trading policy and 10b5-1 trading plans.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 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
  • Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice to have

  • MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • The "nice-to-haves" that set candidates apart.
  • We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect.
  • US Technical Jobs.
  • The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.
  • US Non-Technical Jobs.

Skills

  • In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
  • IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

Compensation

  • Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available.

Benefits

  • We are looking for a Director of Equity Compensation and Administration to join our Accounting Team.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Manage the day-to-day relationship with IonQ's equity plan broker and administrator

Visa & Work Authorization

  • export control and government contract restrictions
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