[Hiring] Senior Manager, Accounting Operations @Annie Aesthetic

Role Description

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.

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