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 an experienced and dynamic Sr. Analyst – Performance Programs to act as the firm’s operational owner of PerformYard and all performance-management processes across Crete Professionals Alliance Network Firms. Working closely with the Manager, L&D and peers in LMS/Content and Talent Integration, you will design, administer, and continuously improve performance cycles, goal-setting frameworks, and feedback workflows for new hires, new firms, and existing teams. Your remit spans system configuration, template governance, analytics, ROI reporting, and firm-wide performance communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Template & Cycle Governance

• Build, test, and publish PerformYard review, check-in, and 360 templates.

• Maintain annual goal setting and calibration calendars.

• Align templates to career levels and merged-firm structures.

System Administration

• Configure workflows, permissions, and notifications.

• Coordinate releases, sandbox testing, and integrations

• Provide Tier-2 support and serve as SME for firm admins.

• Approve new hires, move into Groups, updates emails (PerformYard)

Data & Insights

• Monitor participation, completion, and feedback trends.

• Develop dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) showing engagement, ratings dispersion, and KPI alignment.

• Deliver quarterly ROI reports to Director, L&D & Performance

Content & Enablement

• Partner with L&D to develop job aids, quick-reference guides, and how-to videos.

• Maintain intranet pages and resource hubs for managers and employees.

• Lead live and virtual training sessions on performance best practices.

Change Management & Communication

• Draft all performance-related communications (cycle launches, reminders, policy updates).

• Coordinate with Integration team to onboard new firms into PerformYard within 30 days of close.

• Capture user feedback and iterate templates and processes.

Compliance & Contract Support

• Track licensing/usage metrics; work with Procurement on renewals.

• Ensure alignment with AICPA Code, state CPE ties, and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience – Bachelor’s degree; 2-3 years administering a performance-management platform (PerformYard preferred) in a multi-entity or professional-services environment.

• Technical – Skilled with HRIS data feeds, CSV imports, report builders, and visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau). Basic understanding of SCORM/xAPI a plus.

• Analytical – Able to translate raw data into actionable insights and ROI narratives.

• Communication – Strong writer/presenter; comfortable producing partnering with L&D on micro-learning videos (Colossyan) and intranet content.

• Collaboration – Proven success partnering with L&D, HRIS, Compliance, and business leaders.

• Experience working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, or private equity-backed organizations is highly preferred.

Additional Skills & Attributes:

• A high degree of flexibility, adaptability, and resilience to work in a dynamic environment.

• A proactive and hands-on approach to HR activities.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion in all matters related to HR and employee relations.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position; hybrid near the Tampa, FL office

• Occasional travel (15-20%) may be required for training or project meetings.

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 $65,000-75,000 annually, to commensurate with experience and qualifications and 10% bonus (prorated).

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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