Senior Financial Analyst, Payroll

GitHub is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst, Payroll to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Senior Financial Analyst, 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 — US (PST)). 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: • Reconcile accounts and support month-end close • Analyze budgets and variances • Support audits and reporting • Ensure compliance with policies and regulations • Prepare and review financial statements What we offer: • Home office and wellness stipends • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Annual learning and professional development budget • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. GitHub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 5+ years of relevant experience • Accounting or finance background • Analytical mindset • Understanding of GAAP • Strong attention to detail Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing