Senior Manager, Accounting Operations

About Annie

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.

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