Sr. Director of Talent – Executive Focus

Sr. Director of Talent – Executive Focus

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?

Position Summary:
The Sr. Director of Talent is responsible for designing and executing strategies to attract, assess, develop, and retain top executive and senior leadership talent, as well as building a robust pipeline of early-career professionals through collegiate recruiting. This individual partners closely with the C-suite, business leaders, and HR to ensure the organization has the leadership and emerging talent required to achieve its strategic goals. This role drives executive recruiting, succession planning, leadership development, collegiate recruiting, and culture initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end executive talent acquisition process, including sourcing, assessment, and onboarding of C-suite and senior leaders.

• Develop and execute executive succession planning, working closely with the CEO and Board to ensure robust leadership pipelines.

• Design and implement programs for executive development, coaching, and ongoing learning to build critical leadership capabilities.

• Build and lead a collegiate recruiting strategy to attract, assess, and hire high-potential early-career talent, partnering with universities and professional organizations.

• Partner with senior leaders to understand business needs and align talent strategies with organizational goals.

• Oversee executive assessment and performance management processes.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the leadership ranks and collegiate talent pipelines.

• Monitor and report on executive and early-career talent metrics, providing insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Manage relationships with executive search firms, universities, and key external partners.

• Lead or participate in M&A due diligence and integration as it pertains to executive and emerging talent.

• Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement among the leadership team and across all talent programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or relevant certifications preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent management, executive search, collegiate recruiting, or HR leadership.

• Demonstrated experience designing and executing executive and early-career talent strategies.

• Strong understanding of leadership assessment tools, development programs, collegiate recruiting best practices, and succession planning.

• Exceptional interpersonal, influence, and communication skills.

• Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments (PE-backed, multi-site, or professional services experience a plus).

This position will be fully remote, with ideal candidate in East Coast time-zone preferred. 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, 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.