Founded in 2023, Crete Professionals Alliance (Crete PA) delivers big four firepower to local American firms. Our rapid growth has made us a magnet for leading firms nationwide, eager to join our revolution in accounting. We empower small to mid-market firms with PE-backed capital, strategic technology partnerships, and innovative workforce solutions—including national recruiting and offshore support—while preserving a personal, local touch.
With a presence in over half the US, 30+ regional offices, 1,000+ dedicated professionals, and offshore operations in Asia, we're the fastest-growing accounting firm in the nation and well on our way to the Top 20. At Crete PA, our culture and relationships are the cornerstone of our success, and we’re always looking for talented, ambitious people to join our team.
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager, member firm will be focused on supporting our “tent pole” member firms in the Northeast Region with monthly close activities, financial reporting, and annual audit requirements. The Controller will partner closely with the Manager, Accounting Integration on developing processes at our largest member firms that we can utilize at the platform level. This role will partner with FP&A on the annual budget process for the member firm and be focused on the monthly close processes for the firm.
While this position will not initially have direct reports, the person will utilize our India HQ support staff for various daily, weekly & monthly operational tasks for the firms. This role is expected to be hybrid on-site at member location with as needed travel to the Tampa HQ for team meetings; expect overall travel at ~25%.
Position Responsibilities
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Responsible for the monthly close of a portfolio of firm
- Key team member in successful building platform processes and implementing them at member firm
- Manage and coach offshore accounting team in India to handle day-to-day accounting processes including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, AR, AP, etc.
- Facilitates adoption of platform level standard operating procedures at member firm and manages communication and implementation change as platform processes evolve
- Provide support to local operations teams including managing partners at the respective firms
- Finance business partner responsible for reviewing KPI and monthly results package including P&L and balance sheet to deliver meaningful insights to member firms and regional leadership team
- Key player in understanding monthly firm performance and provide insight into month-over-month variances
- Direct involvement in preparation of monthly firm level performance reporting including actionable insights for firm and regional leadership teams
- Experience with full cycle GL close and consolidations
- Comfortable in team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Ability to solve problems and challenge current processes to seek efficiencies
Education and work experience
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university and a minimum of seven years of experience, preferably progressing from staff accountant levels to manager level experience overseeing full cycle GL close for multiple entities & overseeing a small team of accountants and/or support staff. CPA preferred.
Skills and knowledge
- Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal communication.
- Experience working with multi-entity environments preferred.
- Clear and conceptual thinking ability.
- Excellent judgment and discretion; can recognize and elevate problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine issues.
- Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting requirements.
- Friendly, courteous, professional, outgoing, and customer-service oriented.
- Able to remain calm and professional in stressful situations; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented and works effectively under pressure while meeting applicable deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior role within multi-entity or fast-paced growth environment
- Full cycle GL close experience
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERPs
- Experience with Ramp or similar AP platforms
Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law.
