Director of Integrations - Northeast

Job Description

Job Description

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, 17 regional offices, 900 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?

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Integrations – Northeast to lead the successful integration of 2–4 firm acquisitions per year into each of our Northeast-based “tent pole” accounting and professional services firms. This high-impact role is responsible for end-to-end integration management—across operational, cultural, and strategic dimensions—in close collaboration with our local partners, corporate functional teams (finance, IT, HR, compliance, etc.), and leadership teams.

The ideal candidate has deep operational knowledge of accounting firms, outstanding relationship-building skills, and thrives in fast-paced, high-change environments. Success in this role depends on earning the trust of managing partners and partner groups, while ensuring the smooth adoption of shared systems, processes, and cultural norms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage Integrations: Oversee all integration activities for newly acquired firms, ensuring timely and effective execution across accounting, finance, IT, compliance, HR, and operational functions.

• Project Management Excellence: Drive each integration as a structured, high-stakes project—setting clear timelines, defining workstreams, tracking milestones, managing risks, communicating to stakeholders, and ensuring cross-functional accountability from start to finish.

• Partner Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for integration with each acquired firm’s Managing Partner and leadership team, developing strong and collaborative relationships from Day 1.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the integration quarterback—coordinating efforts across functional departments and ensuring accountability for deliverables from both corporate and firm-based teams.

• Cultural Integration: Support softer elements of integration, including partner onboarding, firm communications, cultural assimilation, and change management.

• Playbook Execution & Continuous Improvement: Apply and continuously refine our integration playbook. Identify risks, escalate issues early, and develop creative solutions to integration challenges.

• Progress Reporting: Regularly report integration status, risks, and opportunities to the Regional VP, CEO, and firm Managing Partners, and ensure key milestones are tracked and met.

• Regional Alignment: Collaborate with our “tent pole” firms to ensure consistency and best practice sharing across integrations.

Position Requirements
Minimum

• 7+ years of experience in operations or leadership roles within an accounting firm, preferably with M&A or integration exposure or 7+ years of experience in integration and / or project management leadership roles, preferably with accounting or professional services exposure.

• Strong understanding of how accounting firms operate, including partner dynamics, workflow models, common technology and systems, client service delivery, and regulatory context strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building trust with senior leaders and partner groups.

• High bias toward action, detail-oriented, ultra-organized, and comfortable with ambiguity.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to manage up, down, and across.

• Willingness to travel regionally, including throughout New York and New Jersey.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and excited about being an entrepreneur and company-builder.

• Impeccable integrity and ethical standards.

• Self-aware, accepting, honest, open, and respectful of others.

• Ability to manage, train and mentor team members.

• Embody Crete PA’s core values: Courage, Partnership, Relentlessness.

Preferred

• Previous experience leading integrations or complex cross-functional implementation projects.

• Familiarity with common accounting firm tech stacks (e.g., CCH / Creative Solutions).

• Change management or project leadership experience, even if informal.

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 of $155,000-$190,000 annually, 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.

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