Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) Jobs

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.

What Does a Chief Accounting Officer Do?

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.

Skills and Experience for CAO Roles

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.

Industries and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Chief Accounting Officer Jobs on Ladders

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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$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's focused on driving financial accuracy while managing month-end closes, reconciliations, and cost accounting. Contribute to board-level reporting in a dynamic PE-backed SaaS environm...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer growth in strategic enterprise accounts by navigating complex sales cycles, building consensus among security-focused stakeholders, and closing multi-year contracts in a competitive market. Dr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $93K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Finance team as a Staff Accountant, supporting financial operations for R&D programs and USG contracts. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial reco...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $186K *

Take ownership of the full accounting lifecycle for capitalized software, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $138K *

Contribute to our growth by driving sales of SaaS solutions to government agencies. Collaborate with partners, build relationships, and exceed sales targets while navigating the complexities of govern...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

The Director of Government Reimbursement will serve in a consultancy capacity, advising large health systems on managing and optimizing healthcare reimbursement processes, particularly focusing on Med...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic account management team, driving strategic relationships with major health systems. Foster high-touch engagement, ensuring customer success and operational excellence while directly man...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion financial excellence by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance, and delivering strategic insights to clients. Drive operational efficiency and foster a collaborative environment while ma...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by owning the full sales cycle with large enterprise accounts. Drive new business, expand customer relationships, and position solutions as key strategic partners in AI and cybersecur...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead financial management for Care in Action, overseeing budgeting, reporting, and compliance across multiple entities. Drive strategic financial stewardship while ensuring organiza...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leading accounting, reporting, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure integrity in financial data and support strategic growth initiatives while fos...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $131K *

Elevate your career by leading complex financial analyses and strategic initiatives. As a senior contributor, you'll drive enhancements in reporting, support business decisions, and mentor team member...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a global accounting team, driving process improvements, and integrating AI solutions to enhance financial operations and reporting accuracy in a dynamic SaaS environment...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $173K *

Shape the future of AI governance by designing frameworks and policies that ensure responsible innovation and effective risk management across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive growth in strategic enterprise accounts, managing complex sales cycles and building trust with security-focused buying committees. Leverage technical credibility to close mult...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $251K *

Shape the future of revenue accounting by leading critical processes and driving scalable methodologies to support commercial growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable fina...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence at a leading healthcare organization by leading funded medical accounts receivable. Build a high-performing collections team, enhance cash flow, and ensure compliance whil...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a comprehensive reinsurance data pipeline while developing sophisticated models for pricing, reserving, and capital optimization. Collaborate with cross-functi...

Stamford, CTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Manage IT compliance and risk initiatives across the organization, leading governance, audit, and internal control programs to enhance security and operational excellence, while fostering stakeholder...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Lead the Finance department, driving strategy and financial planning while overseeing all financial activities. Utilize modern technologies to enhance processes and reporting, guiding the organization...

Montreal, QCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $110K *

Shape the financial landscape by driving month-end close processes, ensuring general ledger accuracy, and enhancing accounting practices in a dynamic, multi-revenue stream environment. Collaborate to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape your career by leading financial operations in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive strategic forecasting, team leadership, and fundraising efforts while ensuring robust financial reporting and...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead financial oversight for managed and professional services. Drive revenue recognition, cost accounting, and compliance while collaborating with business leaders to enhan...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic model audit team, enhancing financial modelling processes while driving strategic growth and innovation across projects, all while fostering a collaborative and high...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $136K *

Champion the financial reporting process for Institutional Retirement Solutions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance produc...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Chief Accounting Officer?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    You can browse Chief Accounting Officer openings on Ladders and review listings to find roles that fit your experience, qualifications, and career goals.