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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$75K - $96K *

Champion successful financial project implementations by leading client consultations and technical executions. Oversee complex projects, ensure quality deliverables, and guide stakeholder communicati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing localization production workflows for digital learning, ensuring high-quality and accessible content across multiple languages and platforms while troubleshooting complex...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing advanced data architectures that enable agentic systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance data flow, governance, and retrieval methods in a dynamic environment focused...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of oncology by leading regional commercialization efforts. Drive launch excellence, manage a high-performing team, and enhance strategic partnerships to achieve bu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $147K *

Engage with C-Level Executives to drive client retention and growth. Own complex sales processes in a Large Enterprise sector, ensuring value delivery while identifying and closing new client opportun...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $171K *

Champion account management excellence by developing strategies that enhance customer relationships, driving retention and satisfaction across a diverse portfolio while leading a dynamic team and coll...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead and scale innovative contracting operations for Advisory Solutions. Collaborate with leadership to ensure efficient processes while mentoring your team and improving workflows that dri...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $214K *

Shape the future of State Government sales by driving enterprise software solutions, cultivating strong client relationships, and leveraging data to enhance revenue growth and satisfaction across Miss...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $250K *

Inspire and lead high-impact Data Management initiatives, overseeing complex projects across governance, quality, and analytics while guiding cross-functional teams to elevate client solutions and dri...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $189K *

Shape the future of Identity and Access Management by leading initiatives in access governance, zero trust implementation, and compliance to enhance security across complex environments and ensure eff...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $107K *

Join a dynamic finance team to manage and analyze complex accounting data, ensuring accuracy in financial reports and compliance with accounting principles while driving process improvements and colla...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$101K - $169K *

Shape the future of data solutions by driving innovative reporting for dealerships, ensuring consistent and actionable insights that empower decision-making for operations and management, while collab...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $220K *

Champion best-in-class compliance strategies across AML, virtual assets, and blockchain. Collaborate with financial institutions and regulators while leading the design and enhancement of critical com...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $185K *

Make your mark by leading a dynamic Pricing team, optimizing pricing strategies for diverse Government Services proposals, and establishing compliance processes. Drive data-driven decisions and foster...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $215K *

Shape the future of analytics through strategic leadership, transforming a complex data landscape into a trusted, actionable insights engine that drives business outcomes and empowers clients, partner...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

The Account Executive at ScaleOps will be responsible for managing the entire sales process for cloud-native infrastructure solutions, working closely with a Sales Engineer. This role requires a passi...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion full-cycle sales into behavioral health organizations, driving client engagement from initial conversation to close, while managing stakeholder relationships and optimizing sales strategies a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping robust security frameworks while mentoring teams and managing compliance. Collaborate across departments to safeguard data integrity and mitigate risks, enhancing overall or...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive revenue recognition accuracy across diverse business lines, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP. This high-impact role requires expertise in complex accounting, collaboration with tea...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of account management by leading a dynamic team. Drive sales, retention, and revenue growth while creating value for franchise customers through innovative technology solutions and ef...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$67K - $127K *

Join a strategic team that leads enterprise reporting initiatives, ensuring data governance and delivering impactful analytics solutions across the organization to enhance performance and drive decisi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Champion innovative federal AI solutions, driving sales strategies and building relationships with key stakeholders to secure new business opportunities and enhance customer adoption of advanced techn...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $235K *

Champion the deployment of innovative AI solutions in healthcare, leading complex consulting engagements. Drive operational transformation, improve patient outcomes, and collaborate with cross-functio...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $270K *

Unlock potential by managing oncology data partnerships to enhance business insights and drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to ensure data quality, complia...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K *

Execute sales strategies to drive growth by selling advanced solutions in the manufacturing technology sector, utilizing consultative selling, relationship-building, and AI tools to engage clients and...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.