Lead Payroll Specialist, Payroll

Automattic is hiring a Lead Payroll Specialist, Payroll to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Payroll Specialist, Payroll, you'll keep our finances accurate, compliant, and insightful. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — USA). 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: • Ensure compliance with policies and regulations • Prepare and review financial statements • Reconcile accounts and support month-end close • Analyze budgets and variances • Support audits and reporting What we offer: • Paid parental leave • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Annual learning and professional development budget 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 • Understanding of GAAP • Proficiency with Excel and accounting software • Analytical mindset • Accounting or finance background Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team