(Senior) Controller

Yazio; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazio, a leading nutrition app, seeks a Senior Controller to own the controlling function and close processes as we scale. You will set the standard for accounting design and internal controls, collaborating with FP&A, Legal, Operations and external partners.

This role is 100% remote and open to candidates in Germany, Spain, Portugal, or the U.K., shaping finance architecture for years ahead.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience in Accounting, Controlling or Financial Reporting.
• Experience leading or coordinating a small accounting team.
• In-depth knowledge of German HGB; IFRS exposure is a plus.
• Proven ownership of the full monthly close cycle.
• Strong internal controls mindset and risk identification.
• Familiarity with DATEV and accounting systems.
• Comfort with AI tools for analysis while maintaining judgment.

Responsibilities

• Build and own the monthly close end-to-end, ensuring fast and accurate financial reporting.
• Review accruals, cut-off entries, reconciliations and reporting packages.
• Act as the primary go-to for technical accounting topics and new business models.
• Develop and maintain technical accounting documentation (revenue recognition, leases, etc.).
• Coordinate with external partners including accountants, tax advisors and auditors.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive process improvements.
• Drive automation and scalable workflows across finance functions.
• Leverage AI tools for analysis and audit preparation with rigorous review.

Skills

Accounting

Controlling

Financial reporting

Internal controls

AI tools usage

Stakeholder management

Tools

DATEV

Job description

HEY THERE

We’re looking for a Senior Controller to join Yazio and take full ownership of our controlling function as we continue to scale. You will bring structure, rigour and depth to our monthly close, accounting operations and internal controls, setting the standard for how controlling operates at Yazio. At our current stage, with around 150 employees, the decisions you make around close architecture and accounting design will have a long-lasting impact and will shape how Finance operates for years to come.

You will own and continuously improve our core accounting and controlling processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and act as the in-house authority on technical accounting topics. Working closely with FP&A, Legal, Operations and external partners, you will support both day‑to‑day execution and complex accounting questions around new products and transactions.

Let’s shape the future of nutrition together and make Yazio the most successful nutrition app worldwide!

This role is 100% remote and open to candidates based in Germany, Spain, Portugal, or the U.K.

YOUR MISSION

• Build, own and drive the monthly close end-to-end, ensuring fast, accurate and well-coordinated financial reporting with Accounting and key stakeholders
• Review and sign off on accruals, cut-off entries, reconciliations and reporting packages for Management and FP&A
• Act as the primary go-to for technical accounting questions, supporting new business models, contracts and complex accounting treatments
• Develop and maintain technical accounting documentation and position papers (for example, revenue recognition, capitalization, leases and other complex topics)
• Manage and coordinate external partners including accountants, tax advisors and auditors, ensuring strong documentation quality and smooth collaboration
• Continuously strengthen internal controls by spotting anomalies, following up on open items and improving control effectiveness over time
• Drive process and system improvements to reduce manual effort, increase close efficiency and build scalable, well-documented workflows
• Use AI tools to support analysis, variance explanations, audit preparation and accounting research—while ensuring full critical review and accountability for outputs
• Build a modern, scalable finance function through automation, standardization and continuous improvement

YOUR PROFILE

• Several years of hands‑on experience in Accounting, Controlling or Financial Reporting, ideally in fast‑scaling environments with increasing complexity
• Prior experience leading or coordinating a small accounting team is a plus
• In‑depth knowledge of German HGB; IFRS exposure is a plus
• Proven ownership of the full monthly close cycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness and high‑quality reporting end‑to‑end
• Strong internal controls mindset with the ability to proactively identify risks, design controls and continuously improve processes
• Advanced DATEV skills and confidence working with accounting systems and financial data
• Comfortable using AI tools to enhance productivity (for example, research, documentation, anomaly detection, reporting support) while applying strong critical judgment on outputs
• Structured, documentation‑first working style with a strong focus on audit readiness and transparency
• Strong drive for process improvement with a sharp eye for inefficiencies and scalable solutions
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating with external accountants, tax advisors and auditors
• Growth mindset and a proactive approach to staying up to date with changes in accounting and tax regulation (e.g., HGB, VAT and IFRS)

WHY US?

• An exciting product with millions of users in over 150 countries, driven by our mission to transform the world through healthy eating
• A remote‑first setup: work 100% from home, join a co‑working space, or work abroad for several weeks per year
• 30 vacation days to relax and recharge, plus 5 child sick days if your little one needs you
• A focus‑driven culture that values efficiency over long hours - no overtime expectations, and if it happens, you get that time back!
• A high‑impact environment where your work drives real change - short decision‑making processes and no micromanagement
• A team culture where ambition and balance go hand in hand, supported by strong connections - from our fully covered company retreat to team meetups and virtual coffee breaks
• Tools and support to do your best work: MacBook, monitor, and €1,000 annual learning budget, plus regular feedback and career development
• A truly international team with English as our company language and a shared commitment to growth and well‑being - supported by Sunday Supplements and Nilo Health

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Yazio, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender identity, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, or ability, feels valued and empowered. We celebrate different perspectives and actively encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.