Crete Professionals Alliance

Support and optimize enterprise IT systems, lead cloud and security initiatives, and assist with M&A integrations within a professional services environment. | 5-8+ years experience in enterprise IT, strong Microsoft cloud skills, experience supporting CPA or professional services applications, project management, and possibly certifications. | 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 Overview We are seeking a skilled IT Systems Engineer with deep hands-on experience in the latest Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Azure technologies. This role supports the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of reliable, scalable, and secure systems that serve our partner firms and international operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in modern Microsoft cloud environments, global enterprise IT operations, and application support within the CPA or professional services industry, along with experience participating in M&A integration activities for high growth platform companies. Key Responsibilities IT Operations & Enterprise Support Provide support to local firm IT operations including service desk, endpoint management, patching, monitoring, and incident response. Ensure consistent support for tax, audit, workflow, and document applications commonly used by CPA firms. Maintain ITIL-aligned processes that enhance reliability, uptime, and partner-firm satisfaction. Ensure system uptime, performance, and reliability by proactively monitoring and resolving issues before they impact operations. Assist firms with life cycling technology assets and implementing industry leading solutions such as cloud-based platforms, LAN/WAN infrastructure, firewalls/VPN’s, and backup systems M&A Integrations Assist with the execution of IT integration playbooks, ensuring smooth technology alignment and rapid adoption of corporate standards. Assess acquired firm infrastructure, identity, and application landscapes to design structured and relevant technology roadmaps. Coordinate cross-functionally on projects, timelines, communications, and resource allocations. Systems & Infrastructure Lead the configuration, optimization, and governance of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure AD, Intune/Endpoint Manager, and related enterprise services. Assist firms with maintenance, configuration, and support of on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based systems including servers, virtualization platforms, storage, identity management, and endpoint management tools. Ensure a modern, seamless end-user experience across all partner firms through standardization, automation, and proactive monitoring. Support access management using Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO integrations, identity governance, and privileged identity management. Maintain secure, scalable identity architecture that supports cross-firm collaboration and onboarding of acquired or partner entities. Manage and optimize Azure services including compute, storage, networking, virtual desktops, security services, and hybrid-cloud integrations. Design and maintain scalable infrastructure architectures aligned with best practices in availability, performance, and cost management. Maintain Azure governance, resource organization, policies, and automation frameworks for consistent standards across partner firms. Support the implementation and management of modern security platforms including Microsoft Defender XDR, Intune, and other security-related tools. Ensure all systems adhere to firm, client, and industry regulatory requirements relevant to CPA and professional services. Contribute to the development of technology standards, cloud strategy, and long-term infrastructure roadmaps. Work closely with partner firms and business leaders to align technology with organizational goals and operational needs. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 5–8+ years engineering global enterprise IT environments with strong focus on Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Azure. Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining reliable, scalable cloud systems. Experience supporting CPA/professional services applications and operations. Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills. Preferred: Experience with technology integration projects within high-growth platform companies. Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, MS-102, SC-300/400, AZ-305, or equivalent). ITIL certification and/or experience with mature ITSM processes. Experience implementing Zero Trust, cloud governance, and automation frameworks. Background in hybrid and cloud-only modernization initiatives. 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.

Oversee and improve enterprise cloud and infrastructure systems, lead M&A IT integrations, and ensure reliable, secure IT operations across multiple firms. | Requires 5-8+ years managing enterprise IT environments with expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud systems, plus experience in M&A integration and professional services applications. | 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 Overview We are seeking a highly skilled IT Systems Manager with deep expertise in enterprise infrastructure and cloud technologies and proven leadership in M&A integration playbook execution to oversee and continually improve our firm’s cloud-centric IT environment. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure systems that support our partner firms across the organization and meet enterprise standards. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in global enterprise IT operations, cloud-first architecture, and application support within the CPA or professional services industry and high growth platform companies. Key Responsibilities IT Operations & Enterprise Support Provide support to firm operations including service desk, endpoint management, patching, monitoring, and incident response. Ensure stable support for tax, audit, workflow, and document applications commonly used by CPA firms. Establish ITIL-aligned processes that enhance reliability, uptime, and partner-firm satisfaction. Ensure system uptime, performance, and reliability by proactively monitoring and resolving issues before they impact operations. Assist firms with life cycling technology assets and implementing industry leading solutions such as cloud-based platforms, LAN/WAN infrastructure, firewalls/VPN’s, and backup systems M&A Integration Leadership Lead the planning, due diligence, and execution of IT integration playbooks, ensuring smooth technology alignment and rapid adoption of corporate standards. Assess acquired firm infrastructure, identity, and application landscapes to design structured and relevant technology roadmaps. Coordinate cross-functional projects, timelines, communications, budgets, resource allocations, and change management. Systems & Infrastructure Lead the configuration, optimization, and governance of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure AD, Intune/Endpoint Manager, and related enterprise services. Assist firms with maintenance, configuration, and support of on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based systems including servers, virtualization platforms, storage, identity management, and endpoint management tools. Ensure a modern, seamless end-user experience across all partner firms through standardization, automation, and proactive monitoring. Oversee identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO integrations, identity governance, and privileged identity management. Maintain secure, scalable identity architecture that supports cross-firm collaboration and onboarding of acquired or partner entities. Manage and optimize Azure services including compute, storage, networking, virtual desktops, security services, and hybrid-cloud integrations. Design and maintain scalable infrastructure architectures aligned with best practices in availability, performance, and cost management. Oversee Azure governance, resource organization, policies, and automation frameworks for consistent standards across partner firms. Support the implementation and management of modern security platforms including Microsoft Defender XDR, Intune, and other security-related tools. Leadership & Strategic Alignment Manage and mentor IT staff, promoting a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Ensure all systems adhere to firm, client, and industry regulatory requirements relevant to CPA and professional services. Contribute to the development of technology standards, cloud strategy, and long-term infrastructure roadmaps. Work closely with partner firms and business leaders to align technology with organizational goals and operational needs. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 5–8+ years managing enterprise IT environments with strong focus on Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Azure. Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining reliable, scalable cloud systems. Experience supporting CPA/professional services applications and operations. Proven success leading M&A technology integration projects for high-growth platform companies. Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills. Preferred: Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, MS-102, SC-300/400, AZ-305, or equivalent). ITIL certification and/or experience with mature ITSM processes. Experience implementing Zero Trust, cloud governance, and automation frameworks. Background in hybrid and cloud-only modernization initiatives. 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.

Supporting monthly close activities, financial reporting, and managing offshore accounting teams for multiple firms. | Bachelor's degree in Accounting, minimum of 7 years of experience, CPA preferred, experience with full cycle GL close, multi-entity environments, and team oversight. | 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.

Lead and execute firmwide marketing strategy, manage content and digital marketing, oversee events and campaigns, manage vendors and budgets, and mentor junior team members. | Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field, 8+ years progressive marketing experience preferably in professional services or B2B, strong digital marketing and leadership skills, vendor and budget management experience. | 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, 31 regional offices, 1,500 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. Do you have what it takes to keep up? Our member firm, AbitOs is hiring for their offices based in Coral Gables! About Since 1998, AbitOs, has proven itself to be each client's uniquely trusted counsel for income and estate planning, pre-immigration tax planning, national and international tax, and advisory. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients and providing personalized attention to each of them. And we do this all while maintaining a culture of mutual respect, collaboration, and adhering to responsible business practices. We value our people and offer competitive benefits, including generous paid time off, 401K matching, and more. Additionally, AbitOs is a member of the Crowe Global Network. This affiliation provides AbitOs with access to global resources and expertise, while still maintaining a personalized touch to better serve our clients' needs. Marketing Senior Manager Location: Coral Gables, FL, in office Direct Reports: Marketing Service Line Leaders About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly strategic Marketing Senior Manager to lead all marketing efforts for our newly merged accounting firm. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a single, holistic, firmwide marketing strategy and calendar-uniting brand presence, events, content, and digital engagement across all audiences. The Senior Manager will work closely with senior leadership to secure alignment and approvals on all strategies, initiatives, and content before execution, ensuring a consistent and impactful brand voice. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Alignment • Develop and own a comprehensive, year-round marketing calendar that integrates industry events, recruitment activities, service launches, and content publishing. • Partner with senior leadership to present, align, and gain approvals on marketing strategies, campaigns, and content for all initiatives. • Align all marketing activities with firm priorities, client needs, and growth objectives. • Continually refine and improve internal marketing processes to enhance team efficiency, effectiveness, and ability to meet targets. Content & Digital Marketing • Oversee creation and publication of high-quality content, including blogs, white papers, case studies, and website updates. • Manage and grow the firm's LinkedIn presence through content planning, community management, and performance tracking. • Ensure the website reflects up-to-date services, events, and thought leadership content. Event & Campaign Management • Plan and coordinate firm participation in industry and recruitment events. • Oversee campaigns to promote events, services, and thought leadership across channels. Vendor & Budget Management • Manage relationships with vendors/agencies for paid search, creative content, website development, and print materials. • Monitor budgets and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. Measurement & Reporting • Provide monthly reports to key stakeholders on all marketing initiatives, including engagement, lead generation, and LinkedIn growth. • Analyze campaign performance to optimize future initiatives. Team Leadership • Manage and mentor a junior marketing team member to support day-to-day coordination and execution of marketing initiatives. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; MBA or advanced certification a plus. • 8+ years of progressive marketing experience, preferably in professional services or B2B. • Proven experience developing and managing integrated marketing plans and calendars. • Strong digital marketing skills, including content creation, social media management, and analytics. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence senior leadership. • Excellent vendor management, budgeting, and project management abilities. • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. This position operates as part of a US East Coast-based team, with typical working hours aligning with EST to facilitate effective collaboration. We offer flexibility in managing your schedule to maintain a healthy work-life balance while meeting business needs. We are excited to invite talented individuals to join our dynamic team! This position offers a competitive salary range, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to a rewarding career, we provide a robust benefits package, including: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental) • Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options • Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions • Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions! 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. #LI-JL1