Explore Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. CAOs lead an organization’s accounting function, oversee reliable financial reporting, and help ensure that accounting practices meet regulatory and business requirements. Browse senior-level openings across industries and discover roles aligned with your leadership experience.
A CAO is a senior finance executive responsible for the integrity and effectiveness of an organization’s accounting operations. Typical responsibilities include directing financial close and reporting, maintaining accounting policies, overseeing internal controls, and coordinating audits. Depending on the company, the CAO may report to the CFO, work closely with the CEO and board, and lead teams across corporate accounting, technical accounting, and financial operations.
Employers commonly seek extensive accounting leadership experience, strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements, and a record of building effective teams. Strategic judgment, communication, risk management, and the ability to improve processes are also valuable. Many CAO roles prefer a CPA or other relevant professional credential, though requirements vary by employer and position.
Chief Accounting Officers work in a range of sectors, including financial services, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and publicly traded companies. The scope of the role can vary with an organization’s size, structure, and reporting obligations. Use Ladders to explore CAO openings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and opportunities to lead at the executive level.
Search vetted Chief Accounting Officer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review current listings, identify roles that match your expertise, and take the next step in your executive accounting career.
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Empower our finance team by overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing financial reporting. Lead month-end close activities and mentor team members in a dynamic, multi-entity...
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Unlock potential by leading day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements in a dynamic e-commerce environment. Collaborate across teams to e...
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Transform financial insights into strategic initiatives, supporting planning and analysis as the organization scales. Collaborate across teams to enhance budget management, reporting, and performance...
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VP, Financial Planning & Analysis
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Drive enterprise-wide financial planning and analysis, collaborating closely with executive leadership to build and stress-test models that inform strategic decisions for a growth-stage SaaS business...
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Client-Facing Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing Focus (Remote)
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Lead the charge in transforming financial strategies for diverse manufacturing clients. Drive growth by providing expert guidance, fostering relationships, and mentoring teams while ensuring clarity a...
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Unlock your potential as a Senior Accountant, driving financial accuracy and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems, oversee key accounting functions, and support audits in a dynamic...
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Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) - US
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Help us architect a robust regulatory framework that empowers GPs to thrive in complex financial markets. You will lead compliance initiatives, ensuring operational integrity and strategic alignment w...
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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Unlock your potential as a key player in financial reporting and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance internal controls, analyze financial data, and support strategic decisio...
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Director of Finance and Accounting
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Lead the charge in overseeing finance and accounting operations, ensuring compliance and excellence in client service. Drive strategic growth while managing a team, innovating service offerings, and a...
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Join a dynamic global accounting team as you manage international audits, enhance month-end close processes, and drive improvements in accounting operations. Take ownership of complex projects while c...
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Drive strategic financial leadership in a growing nonprofit, enhancing operational effectiveness and fostering partnerships to advance health justice initiatives across communities...
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Join us to lead audit engagements for governmental and nonprofit clients, mentor emerging auditors, and solve complex accounting challenges while delivering exceptional client service in a fully remot...
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Shape the future of financial reporting by leading monthly closes, banking operations, and consolidations in a dynamic, global SaaS environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and...
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Join a team that's committed to financial excellence, ensuring accuracy and compliance in accounting operations. Lead month-end closes, enhance reporting, and drive process improvements while mentorin...
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Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...
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Accelerate progress at our financial reporting function by leading compliance, ensuring accurate statements, and mentoring a skilled team. Drive technical accounting excellence and support executive d...
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Associate Director, Global Revenue, Technical Accounting & Reporting
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Champion global revenue accounting policies and lead technical assessments across U.S. and international markets, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting while collaborating with regional...
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Tribal Services Accounting Manager
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Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional accounting and consulting services to Tribal governments, enhancing client relationships and driving impactful solu...
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Manager - Corporate Accounting
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Explore accounting mastery by managing share-based compensation, pensions, and more in a dynamic finance team. Drive compliance and enhance processes to excel as a public company while collaborating c...
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Vice President, Finance & Operations (Remote)
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Lead the charge in financial strategy and operational excellence, driving growth and sustainability for a mission-driven organization. Collaborate with leadership to implement innovative solutions and...
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Assistant Corporate Controller
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Elevate the accounting function by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and driving financial accuracy across operations. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to optimize cash...
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Senior Accounting Manager, B2B Revenue
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Lead the design and implementation of B2B revenue accounting processes, ensuring efficient contract-to-cash operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and reduce manual...
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What is a Chief Accounting Officer?
A Chief Accounting Officer is a senior executive who leads an organization’s accounting function and oversees financial reporting, accounting policies, controls, and related processes.
What does a Chief Accounting Officer do?
Responsibilities often include managing financial close and reporting, maintaining accounting standards and policies, overseeing internal controls and audits, and leading accounting teams. The role’s scope varies by organization.
What qualifications are common for Chief Accounting Officer jobs?
Employers typically look for substantial accounting and leadership experience, expertise in financial reporting and compliance, and strong communication and strategic skills. A CPA or similar credential may be preferred, depending on the role.
How much do Chief Accounting Officer jobs pay?
Compensation varies based on factors such as employer, industry, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Where can I find Chief Accounting Officer jobs?
You can browse Chief Accounting Officer openings on Ladders and review listings to find roles that fit your experience, qualifications, and career goals.