About the role
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
Compensation: $100k-$130k based on experience