Full-Time
Auditor
Crete Professionals Alliance
51-200 employees
Strategic alliance for non-attest accounting firms
Compensation Overview
$55k - $85k/yr
Coral Springs, FL, USA
Remote
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- Must have two (2) years of experience as auditor or related.
- Must have experience with applying revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), fair value measurements (ASC 820), equity transactions (ASC 718, ASC 505), and 401(k) plan audits (ERISA) in audit testing and financial statement review; utilizing PCAOB standard and assessments (ASC 205-40) to support comprehensive audit procedures; assisting in the planning and execution of annual audit plans, working closely with accounting managers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigate risks; and preparing detailed audit reports and documentation (including ERISA 401(k) plans, PCAOB engagements, private companies, broker-dealers, and investment funds, in accordance with applicable standards) in accordance with governing bodies’ standards
- Perform account reconciliations, trial balance preparations, and substantive audit procedures covering revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), broker-dealer compliance, and employee benefit plan audits.
- Conduct walkthroughs, control testing, and engagement planning while preparing audit communications/documentation in compliance with US GAAP, PCAOB, and AICPA.
Crete PA partners with non-attest arms of U.S. accounting firms, letting firms keep their brand and leadership while gaining centralized back-office, technology, and capital support. Revenue comes from 20+ partner firms totaling over $300 million annually, with Crete PA providing tax, advisory, and other non-attest services via subsidiaries and partner firms handling audits. Founded in 2023 by Jake Sloane and Frank Zhang, the firm secured a May 2024 investment from Thrive Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners to boost AI and technology. Its growth plan includes investing over $500 million to acquire more U.S. firms, taking majority stakes while allowing original owners to retain minority equity to stay involved, aiming to create a larger network that competes with bigger platforms while preserving local culture.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Tampa, Florida
Founded
2023
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Reid Advisors doubled revenue to $55M via six Crete-backed acquisitions.
- Think Advisors adds R&D tax credit expertise across nationwide network.
- Cabrillo Advisors expands California footprint with specialized valuation services.
What critics are saying
- Intapp locks Crete into outdated tech, blocking AI gains in 6-12 months.
- Bessemer diverts to Pilot.com, competing on bookkeeping in 12-18 months.
- SEC audits expose non-attest gaps, forcing $100M revenue divestitures.
What makes Crete Professionals Alliance unique
- Crete PA invests in non-attest arms using alternative practice structures.
- Partners retain local brands, leadership, and culture with national resources.
- Backed by Thrive Capital and Bessemer for AI-driven accounting innovation.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 3%2 year growth
↑ 4%Reid Advisors, a Long Island-based accounting firm, has expanded significantly since joining Crete Professionals Alliance in February 2024, growing its revenue from approximately $25 million to $55 million through strategic acquisitions. The firm completed six acquisitions between January 2025 and January 2026, strengthening its New York presence and entering the Southeast market. Notable additions include Housman & Elezovic, Rosenberg & Manente, MJ Berger, and HKMP in New York, plus McDowell-Perham and Barb & Company in South Carolina, collectively adding approximately $20 million in revenue. Reid leveraged Crete's platform for capital, operational support and technology whilst maintaining local leadership. The expansion demonstrates how Crete's model enables large accounting firms to scale through acquisition whilst preserving client relationships and firm culture.
Crete expands its California footprint and adds valuation services by partnering with San Diego-based Cabrillo Advisors
Crete Professionals Alliance (“Crete PA”), an alliance of accounting and professional services firms, announced today that it has raised strategic cap
TAMPA, Fla.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Crete Professionals Alliance ("Crete PA"), an alliance of accounting and professional services firms, announced today that it has raised strategic capital in a round led by Thrive Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners.