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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$154K - $205K *

Contribute to global cash management operations, leading a team to enhance funding strategies, mitigate risks, and optimize services across various business units while fostering a strong internal con...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in global cash management operations, optimizing funding and payment processes while ensuring robust fraud prevention strategies. Attract and empower a high-performing team to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $250K *

Drive the financial strategy and operations for a dynamic healthcare system, ensuring fiscal integrity, optimizing revenue cycles, and leading a dedicated finance team to achieve strategic organizatio...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$160K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic accounting team to drive financial reporting excellence, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial statements while fostering a culture of growth and high engagement across the orga...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in technical accounting and financial reporting, mentoring a high-performing team to ensure compliance with regulations, prepare financial statements, and implement robust internal con...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing financial processes and reporting accuracy. As a key player in the accounting team, you will drive month-end closing, analyze financial metrics, and collaborate across dep...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Manage and optimize a centralized governance framework for evaluating and reporting on capital projects and IT capacity, ensuring alignment across business units and facilitating decision-making at th...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading impactful client engagements and developing staff. This role balances client service, supervision, and professional growth in a fast-paced environment, ensuring excellence...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Drive impactful client engagements by overseeing projects, supervising staff, and ensuring quality service delivery while fostering team development in a collaborative environment...

5 days ago

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

$69K - $97K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee accounting functions, ensure compliance, and improve processes. Contribute to accurate month-end closes and financial reporting while collaborating across departments to...

4 days ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Unlock financial excellence as you lead hospital accounting operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and effective management of financial records and practices. Collaborate with exec...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving financial and operational strategies critical to enhancing institutional performance, ensuring mission alignment, and fostering a culture of excellence within a vibrant edu...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Drive SEC reporting and technical accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. Lead the financial reporting process, including SEC filings and financial disclosures, w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $99K *

Drive financial excellence as you oversee general accounting functions, enhance process efficiencies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams globally. This role blends technical expertise in acco...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $99K *

Help us oversee key accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance in revenue recognition, cost of sales, and reporting within a dynamic, global B2B environment. Collaborate across teams to dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $150K *

Develop and enhance financial reporting practices by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with SEC requirements, and producing accurate financial statements and disclosures a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing full-cycle accounting processes in a dynamic GovCon environment. Collaborate closely with the CFO, ensuring GAAP compliance while driving financial strategy in this han...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $124K *

Shape plant performance and efficiency by leading cost accounting, inventory management, and operational analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights, drive cost reduction ini...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$330K - $410K *

Lead the charge in strategic finance by managing financial planning, forecasting, and pricing strategies while supporting fundraising and shaping corporate strategy. Collaborate with executives to dri...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$330K - $410K *

Create impactful financial strategies that drive business growth. Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analyses to empower strategic decisions and fundraising initiatives while collaborating with...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $126K *

Manage and execute financial reporting and accounting functions while developing analytical tools to enhance financial health. Collaborate with teams to adapt systems and ensure compliance with polici...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Champion the accounting function by maintaining the GL, enhancing reporting accuracy, and supporting finance leadership, while driving system integration and compliance initiatives for a high-impact t...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$219K - $276K *

Unlock financial excellence by leading strategic planning and governance. Empower teams to align with corporate objectives, manage risks, and foster innovation in finance, all while promoting a strong...

Hay River, NTIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $130K *

Support impactful business and clinical projects by managing performance metrics, optimizing reporting processes, and driving improvements that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency with...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $150K *

Manage financial operations and reporting to support clinical and financial outcomes, focusing on compliance and accounting standards. Collaborate effectively with the CFO while leading accounting tea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.