Position Description

Job Title: Director – Recruiting | Accounting

Location: Tampa, FL

Department: Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

About The Company

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?

About The Team

We are a national network of accounting firms. The Recruiting team sits at the intersection of our central (HQ) and distributed Partner firm teams. The team works closely with our partner firms and hiring managers to support hiring and manage the entire recruiting process, manage relationships with hiring managers, and act as a strategic advisor to provide guidance on recruiting trends in the market and with competitors.

About The Role

The Recruiting Director will be responsible for leading the recruitment efforts within a high-growth organization. The Recruiting Director will develop and execute recruiting strategies to identify and attract the talent necessary to support our business and drive long-term growth. The Recruiting Director will work closely with our business leaders, hiring managers, and HR teams to understand, quantify, and plan for current and future talent needs at all levels of seniority. The Recruiting Director and team will source and screen candidates, conduct interviews, extend offers, and make hiring recommendations throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement a recruiting strategy framework that aligns with the company’s overall business goals.

· Work with our partner firms and hiring managers to understand their specific hiring processes, needs, and challenges.

· Manage offshore recruiting team responsible for sourcing qualified candidates across all partner firms.

· Develop, own, and maintain relationships with third-party recruiter firms and serve as the liaison between those recruiter firms and internal hiring managers across the organization.

· Manage team throughout the recruiting process, and assist as needed with the following tasks: 1)Actively search for potential candidates through various outreach channels including job boards, career fairs/events, social media, networks, and referrals. 2) Review resumes and applications to assess qualifications and candidate-fit within the organization. 3) Conduct initial screenings or interviews to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit.

· Build & maintain a candidate profile database to be used to track and measure various recruiting metrics over time.

· Track and report on various recruiting metrics to senior management, partners, and key stakeholders on a regular cadence.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for all recruiting matters in the organization.

· Stay up-to-date on labor legislation and inform internal key stakeholders about any relevant changes in regulations.

· Build a strong presence in the recruiting market about our high-growth accounting and professional services organization.

What you’ll need:

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

· Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in recruiting.

· 2+ year(s) of experience directly managing 3-5 people

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.

· Initiative to follow through on tasks and work in a fast-paced environment, working with a sense of urgency.

· Ability to manage, train, and mentor team members.

· Embody Crete PA’s core values: Dynamic, Shared Success, Continuous Improvement

· Proficiency in using and managing Applicant Tracking System application products, and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

· Master's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Marketing and Communications, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

· Prior supervisory experience leading a recruitment team in a hybrid environment.

· Experience leading the implementation of a new Applicant Tracking System within an organization.

· Experience in working with professional services firms and/or a high-growth acquisitive company.

· Awareness of best practice and market trends in recruitment, especially within professional and accounting services.

Since this position operates as part of a US East Coast-based team, please expect the typical working hours for this role to generally align with EST work hours to allow for 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 base salary range of $115,000 to $130,000 annually, plus a performance base bonus both commensurate with experience and qualifications. Base salary may vary depending on candidate qualifications and location.

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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