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.
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
