Accounting Integration Manager
About The CompanyFounded 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, 2,000+ dedicated professionals, and offshore operations in Asia, we're one of the fastest-growing accounting firms 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.Since founding, Crete has partnered with 40+ leading accounting firms to date, with significant growth anticipated through the remainder of the year. Our co-founders from ZBS Partners have a track record of launching four past successful companies, with combined enterprise value exceeding $3 billion, several now majority-owned by respected private equity firms. We plan to invest $500 million in the next two years to acquire accounting firms and equip them with artificial intelligence. In addition to ZBS, Crete is backed by leading technology investors Thrive Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners. Our partnership with Thrive and their recently launched Thrive Holdings strategy is accelerating our deployment of artificial intelligence, process automation, and advanced software into our partners companies.About The RoleThe Accounting Integration Manager will lead the integration of newly acquired firms into the company’s centralized accounting platform, overseeing the transition of accounting processes, ERP implementation, financial reporting alignment, and internal controls standardization. This role will oversee the integration process for new firms, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant integration outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegration ExecutionLead full-cycle accounting integrations for acquired firms, including GL mapping, process migration, and policy adoptionOversee ERP system onboarding, data migration, and parallel testingCoordinate with payroll, tax, benefits, and operations teams to ensure seamless transitionFinancial Reporting & ControlsEnsure financial statements for integrated entities meet GAAP standards and internal reporting requirementsOversee reconciliation processes, variance analysis, and month-end close timelines during integrationProcess ImprovementIdentify opportunities to streamline integration processes and documentationImplement standardized templates and SOPs for all integration activitiesStakeholder CommunicationServe as the main point of contact for acquired firm leadership during integrationProvide regular status updates to senior leadership and private equity partnersQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred)5+ years of progressive accounting experienceProven experience with ERP system implementations and post-M&A integrationStrong technical accounting knowledge (GAAP, consolidations, intercompany, etc.)Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills