Senior Controller

YAZIO

Senior Controller at Yazio responsible for accounting processes and financial reporting. Leading technical accounting discussions and improving finance function efficiency in a remote setup.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial ReportingTechnical AccountingAccruals ReviewReconciliationProcess ImprovementAudit PreparationDocumentation ManagementVariance AnalysisAccounting Systems ProficiencyRisk Identification

Soft Skills

Proactive MindsetCollaborationAttention to DetailCritical JudgmentGrowth Mindset