Senior Manager, Accounting Operations

The Opportunity - Senior Manager, Accounting Operations

The Senior Manager, Accounting Operations is a key leader within Annie’s finance organization and reports directly to the SVP of Finance. This role is responsible for owning the company’s end-to-end accounting operations infrastructure, including accounts payable, payroll, and disbursement workflows.

This role is accountable for building a scalable, controlled, and efficient operating model that supports a multi-entity, acquisition-driven business. The Senior Manager leads a high-volume, process-driven function and ensures that all cash outflows, employee compensation, and vendor payments are executed accurately, timely, and in alignment with company priorities.

This role operates as a peer to the Senior Accounting Manager, with clear ownership of accounting operations, systems, and execution.

About Annie Aesthetic

Annie Aesthetic is a private equity platform that acquires and operates best-in-class medical aesthetics and functional health businesses across the United States. Our portfolio includes medspa brands and functional health clinics operating across multiple states, with an active pipeline of add-on acquisitions underway.

We take a hands-on, operator-led approach — providing each portfolio company with financial, operational, and strategic resources to drive sustainable, long-term growth. Our team is lean, execution-focused, and deeply embedded in the day-to-day of the businesses we own.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations Ownership

Own end-to-end accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, and all disbursement-related workflows

Ensure accurate and timely execution of vendor payments, employee payroll, commissions, and reimbursements

Establish and enforce SLAs, controls, and escalation paths across all operational accounting processes

Maintain accountability for vendor master data, payment accuracy, and payroll integrity

Process Design, Standardization & Scale

Design and implement standardized, scalable processes across AP and payroll

Identify and eliminate manual work, reduce risk, and improve cycle times

Build and maintain SOPs and documentation to ensure consistency and audit readiness

Lead integration of newly acquired clinics into accounting operations workflows

Systems & Automation

Own and optimize systems supporting AP, payroll, expense management, and disbursements (NetSuite, Ramp, payroll platforms)

Drive automation and workflow improvements

Ensure alignment between operational systems and the general ledger

Financial Close & Controls

Ensure accurate and timely recording of AP and payroll activity in the monthly close

Oversee preparation and review of accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations related to operational accounting

Maintain strong internal controls, including approval workflows and segregation of duties

Support audits, lender requests, and diligence processes

Cash Flow & Disbursement Management

Partner with Finance leadership to manage and forecast cash outflows

Monitor disbursement trends and identify risks or inefficiencies

Align payment timing with working capital strategy and business needs

Team Leadership & Accountability

Lead, develop, and scale the accounting operations team

Set clear expectations for performance, timelines, and quality

Drive a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and continuous improvement

Serve as escalation point for vendor, employee, and internal issues

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with Accounting, FP&A, HR, and Operations to ensure alignment

Support compensation structures, commission calculations, and payroll-related initiatives

Act as the primary finance partner on payment and payroll-related matters

Qualifications

Active CPA required

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in acquisition-driven or private equity–backed environments

Strong experience in multi-entity, multi-location accounting and financial reporting

Strong operational and process-oriented mindset

Ability to scale workflows in a high-growth environment

Clear communicator who drives accountability

Strong understanding of internal controls

Proactive and solutions-oriented

Familiarity with acquisition integrations, audit support, and lender reporting

Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements