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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$125K - $145K *

Champion the future of financial reporting by ensuring compliance with GAAP, overseeing audits, and mentoring a high-performing team. Drive process improvements and technical accounting expertise to e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Drive financial strategy and operational excellence by leading accounting, budgeting, and cash management. Collaborate with executive leadership to enhance profitability and support acquisitions while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $224K *

Transform financial strategy as a CFO, leading best practices in Real Estate or Construction. Drive capital planning, foster client relationships, and ensure robust financial governance across multipl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$129K - $224K *

Lead financial strategy and client engagement within the real estate or construction sectors, ensuring best practices, capital planning, and strong client relationships while managing multiple project...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Unlock financial excellence by leading strategic financial management, ensuring compliance, and fostering sustainability in a dynamic educational environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive fi...

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

$240K - $270K *

Architect the financial backbone of a rapidly scaling AI-focused organization. Collaborate with leadership to design systems, drive compliance, and enable international expansion while leveraging AI f...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency. Leverage your expertise to collaborate across departments, ensuring project success and fostering a culture of con...

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by partnering with leadership to drive growth, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure fiscal responsibility. Lead a dynamic team to implement innovative solu...

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

$180K - $342K *

Transform your career by leading financial controls and governance in a dynamic environment. Drive compliance, enhance reporting frameworks, and collaborate across teams to ensure the integrity of fin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion your career by leading financial strategy and operations. Collaborate with senior management to enhance fiscal performance, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering stakeholder r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $245K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic financial leadership and governance. Collaborate with operational leaders to enhance business performance, drive profitability, and ensure financial integrity a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in financial management, overseeing strategic planning, fiscal resources, and compliance. Drive long-term objectives while ensuring sound financial practices and effective team leaders...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate financial management by leading a dynamic team to optimize resources, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving strategic initiatives across a complex healthcare organization...

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

$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of global accounting by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements across the organization. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance financ...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $217K *

Transform financial leadership by overseeing strategic planning, budgeting, and procurement. Drive organizational success through effective financial policies and collaboration with leadership, ensuri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$189K - $360K *

Transform financial governance by enhancing reporting controls and IT frameworks. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in a dynamic environment, driving audit readiness and strat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape your career by leading financial operations and strategy, partnering with executives to drive growth, compliance, and risk management while mentoring a dynamic finance team in a fast-paced envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading financial strategy and operations for a multi-entity organization. Drive profitability, compliance, and growth initiatives while overseeing financial governance and executi...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $122K *

Transform financial strategies and lead a dynamic team to enhance the fiscal health of key educational organizations. Drive compliance, budgeting, and investment initiatives while collaborating with s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$116K - $122K *

Unlock potential by leading financial strategies and operations for key educational organizations. Collaborate with executives to enhance financial stability, oversee budgeting, and ensure compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$107K - $124K *

Transform financial operations by delivering insights and managing reporting. Collaborate with leadership to ensure effective budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes while leading a dedicated acco...

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3 days ago

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

$343K - $475K *

Drive financial strategy and operational excellence as a key leader, providing insights and recommendations to enhance growth and performance across the organization while ensuring compliance and effe...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead administrative, fiscal, and compliance functions to enhance workforce services, ensuring effective operations and collaboration across teams while managing data, technology, and policy compliance...

6 days ago

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

$165K - $210K *

Help us ensure fiscal integrity and strategic planning as a senior financial leader, guiding our Finance Department and advising on financial performance and risk to support our mission and maintain c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$210K - $250K *

Grow your career with a strategic finance leader role, overseeing financial performance, driving growth, and enhancing operational efficiency in the aerospace materials sector while leading a high-per...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.