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