Lead Payroll Specialist

Automattic is hiring a Lead Payroll Specialist to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Payroll Specialist, you'll keep our finances accurate, compliant, and insightful. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll keep our finances accurate, compliant, and insightful, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Support audits and reporting • Reconcile accounts and support month-end close • Analyze budgets and variances • Prepare and review financial statements • Ensure compliance with policies and regulations What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Paid parental leave • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Annual learning and professional development budget • 401(k) retirement plan with company match How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Automattic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Strong attention to detail • Analytical mindset • Proficiency with Excel and accounting software • Accounting or finance background Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently