Welcome to CAO Jobs on Ladders

At Ladders, we host various high-paying CAO (Chief Accounting Officer) jobs. As a CAO, you will be responsible for overseeing accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial reports, and complying with regulatory requirements. It's a challenging role that offers a lucrative salary and room for career growth.

What Does a CAO Do?

A CAO oversees an organization's financial operations, ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations, analyses financial data, and sets financial control systems, amongst a host of other key responsibilities.

Career Prospects

Included in our listings are opportunities for CAOs looking to progress into roles such as CFO (Chief Financial Officer). So, whether you're an experienced CAO or an ambitious financial professional aiming for a high-level role, our jobs board is the perfect place to start your search.

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$185K - $215K *

Reimagine healthcare access by leading Revenue Cycle Management efforts. Drive strategy and analysis to enhance claims processing, team growth, and operational success in a fully remote environment de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $112K *

Drive tax compliance and technology advancement while managing returns, provisions, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance corporate tax efficiency and reporting integrity. Play a key role in...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Lead the project management of complex ERP implementations by collaborating with diverse stakeholders, managing resources and budgets, while ensuring results are delivered on time and within scope for...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead operational transformation initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and enhance client success strategies. Drive onboarding, product adoption, and value realization while ensuring scalable ser...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $99K *

Drive resource optimization and capacity planning for a global workforce, ensuring the right talent is deployed for client projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee risk management for a fast-growing trading platform, ensuring compliance and developing innovative multi-asset products while analyzing market risks and client impacts...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock opportunities by managing and expanding client relationships across various internal teams and services, ensuring cohesive engagement to drive growth and address technical challenges in a compl...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$188K - $282K *

Transform customer experience by leading data enablement and platform strategies. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance data governance and usability, while developing high-performing teams...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $150K *

Drive your career by leading advanced advertising sales initiatives, fostering collaboration with media and brand divisions, and enhancing audience activation strategies to fuel business growth and re...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$500K+*

Pioneer renewable investing strategies that shape client relationships and drive growth. Oversee a talented team, influence market approaches, and enhance Crux's offerings while cultivating partnershi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading regulatory engagement efforts, analyzing policies, and building strategic partnerships within the financial services and credit rating sectors, all while working in a dynam...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Champion the enterprise architecture strategy across diverse business capabilities, driving seamless integration, innovation, and collaboration in a multi-member insurance environment to enhance scala...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's central to daily liquidity management and cash operations, driving alignment on funding needs and enhancing audit readiness through effective cash positioning, forecasting, and paym...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Champion the advisor engagement strategy with wealth firms, enhancing relationships and driving momentum in enterprise sales through targeted outreach, focused communication, and informed advocacy for...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $204K *

Shape the future of financial management by controlling costs and schedules on dynamic projects, analyzing performance, and collaborating across teams to enhance program execution and satisfaction for...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $160K *

Join a team that's empowering clients through strategic benefit solutions. As a lead consultant, you'll cultivate client relationships, negotiate contracts, and mentor junior staff, enhancing satisfac...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $119K *

Contribute to the accuracy of premium audits by performing virtual and field assessments on Workers' Compensation and General Liability policies, ensuring compliance and fostering effective collaborat...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $117K *

Contribute to a cutting-edge FinOps practice, optimizing cloud financial management across multi-cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cost governance and drive...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $270K *

Shape the future of data partnerships by coordinating onboarding and management efforts across stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring data flows seamlessly and operational issues are resolved effe...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $184K *

Drive impactful credit deal modeling by collaborating with Sales and risk teams, shaping financial strategies that optimize profitability while enhancing partnerships with banks. Elevate your career b...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $160K *

Pioneer impactful tax strategies and team development while managing client relationships and compliance for insurance-related taxation. Drive growth through mentoring and technical expertise in the e...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead compliance strategy by monitoring CRA performance, enhancing community impact, and supporting regulatory excellence in a collaborative banking environment. Empower teams to meet compliance requir...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $175K *

Partner with us to enhance investor relations by providing expert guidance on post-closing activities, managing client communications, and resolving escalations for transactions in North America and b...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $130K *

Champion customer relationships and drive sales growth by managing and developing global accounts. Leverage solution selling strategies to capture market share and ensure account retention through str...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What are the qualifications for a CAO job?question toggle

    Qualifications typically include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, several years of management experience, and strong knowledge of accounting regulation and principles. Some companies may also require a CPA or similar certification.

  • What is the salary range for CAO jobs?question toggle

    The salary range for CAO jobs can vary significantly based on the company, location, and the candidate's level of experience. However, CAO jobs posted on Ladders are expected to pay $100,000 or more.

  • What are the responsibilities of a CAO?question toggle

    A CAO is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, analyzing financial data, and setting up control systems.

  • What is the career progression after CAO?question toggle

    Many CAOs can progress to the position of CFO (Chief Financial Officer) or even CEO (Chief Executive Officer), especially in finance-focused companies. The progression depends largely on the performance and strategic capabilities of the individual.