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# (Senior) Controller at Yazio

- **Company:** Yazio
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/yazio/340fd564-4b82-4911-8c37-64ac2702e57e

## 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.

READY TO JOIN US? Excited to take Yazio to the next level and help people worldwide lead healthier lives? We’d love to hear from you! Please send us:

- Your CV in English
- A few lines (or a short video if you prefer) about who you are and why you want to work at Yazio
- Any additional materials that showcase your work (e.g., LinkedIn profile, portfolio)

## About Yazio

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Yazio is a nutrition-focused mobile app that helps users track calories, macronutrients, and build healthy eating habits through a freemium subscription model.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Erfurt, Germany
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Sebastian Weber & Florian Weißenstein

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Digital Health & Nutrition (Consumer Wellness)
- **Target customers**: B2C (individuals focused on weight loss, muscle building, or general healthy eating)
- **Mission**: "Create the most engaging nutrition experience. Turn healthy habits into a source of joy. Help people sustain positive change every day." [yazio.com](https://www.yazio.com/en/about-us)

## Products & Services
- **Yazio App (Free Version)**: A mobile app (iOS & Android) offering calorie and macronutrient tracking, a barcode scanner, basic food database, and activity tracking. Available in 20+ languages across 150+ countries. [yazio.com](https://www.yazio.com/en)
- **Yazio Pro (Subscription)**: Paid tier (3 or 12-month subscription) unlocking features including an innovative AI food scanner, smart food ratings, an ever-growing recipe database (3,000+ in-house recipes), detailed statistics and analysis, a variety of intermittent fasting trackers, and advanced meal planning. [yazio.com](https://www.yazio.com/en/about-us)
- **AI Food Scanner**: A feature added in June 2025 that uses artificial intelligence to identify food items and estimate nutritional content from a photo. [factsheet PDF](https://filecontent.yazio.com/press/factsheet-yazio-en.pdf)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private, bootstrapped company)
- **Total Funding**: Not publicly available (appears to be entirely bootstrapped; no external funding rounds found)
- **Key Metric**: Over **100 million total users** (as of May 2025), with a strong presence in 150+ countries. [factsheet PDF](https://filecontent.yazio.com/press/factsheet-yazio-en.pdf)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed. The company is fully founded and owned by its co-founders.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Reached 100 million users in May 2025, up from 50 million in December 2020.
  - Team grew to 120+ employees in December 2025, with 100 employees reached in February 2025.
  - Launched AI food tracking feature in June 2025.
  - Completed a brand rebrand in October 2025.
  - Ranked #1 nutrition app in Europe as of 2019, maintaining a top-tier position.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Massive User Base & Data Moat**: With over 100 million users, the app has accumulated a vast database of recipes, nutritional profiles, and user preference data that is difficult for new entrants to replicate.
- **AI-Powered Innovation**: The recent addition of an AI food scanner positions the app at the cutting edge of consumer nutrition tech, differentiating it from simpler calorie counters.
- **Freemium Model with High Conversion Potential**: The free version serves as a powerful funnel, and the Pro subscription offers deep features (fasting trackers, extensive recipes) that drive strong retention.
- **Bootstrapped Independence**: Without external investor pressure, the company can focus on long-term product quality and user experience rather than short-term growth hacks.
- **In-House Content Engine**: A team dedicated to creating 3,000+ proprietary recipes ensures a consistent, high-quality, and unique content library that rivals competitor aggregations.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI Integration**: Deepening the use of artificial intelligence across the app (scanning, recommendations, analysis) to streamline user experience and enhance personalization. [factsheet PDF](https://filecontent.yazio.com/press/factsheet-yazio-en.pdf)
- **Global Expansion**: Continuing localization efforts to serve the 150+ countries already reached, with a focus on cultural customization of recipes and dietary tracking.
- **Engagement Over Fads**: Moving beyond simple weight loss to support sustainable healthy habits, building features for muscle building, general wellness, and long-term adherence.
- **Product Depth**: Expanding the Pro feature set to make the subscription more valuable, potentially adding more advanced health tracking integrations.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-First Culture**: Yazio is a remote-first company with team members spread across Germany, Spain, Portugal, and the U.K. Core hours are only 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CET daily. [yazio.com](https://www.yazio.com/en/jobs)
- **Global & Diverse Team**: A team of over 120 people representing 32 different nationalities. [factsheet PDF](https://filecontent.yazio.com/press/factsheet-yazio-en.pdf)
- **Strong Perks**: 
  - State-of-the-art tech equipment (MacBook, monitor, etc.)
  - Budget for a co-working space
  - Annual learning budget for personal and professional development
  - Annual 4-day company retreat (hiking, yoga, outdoor cooking) and team Department Days
  - No overtime culture (hours credited if overtime is needed)
  - Ability to work abroad from within the EU for up to 60 days.
- **Engineering & Culture Focus**: Tools include Slack, Google Meet, and Notion. Emphasis on proactive, written communication. Annual retreats, virtual lunches, and "Donut Dates" (random coffee pairings) help maintain team cohesion.
- **Career Growth**: A structured interview process (Trial Day), clear onboarding with two contacts (team lead + people manager), and a dynamic team environment where individual contributions are highly visible.

## Sources
1. [Yazio About Us](https://www.yazio.com/en/about-us)
2. [Yazio Jobs & Careers](https://www.yazio.com/en/jobs)
3. [Yazio Factsheet December 2025 (PDF)](https://filecontent.yazio.com/press/factsheet-yazio-en.pdf)
4. [Yazio Main Website](https://www.yazio.com/en)
5. [Built In - YAZIO GmbH Profile](https://builtin.com/company/yazio-gmbh)

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