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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$64K - $127K *

Unlock your potential by contributing to financial reporting and analysis. Collaborate with teams to prepare GAAP and STAT statements, manage regulatory filings, and conduct technical accounting resea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Champion financial integrity by overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate reporting. Lead a team to achieve departmental goals while managing complex projects a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Oversee key accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Lead a team to maintain internal controls, manage complex projects, and support strategic initiatives while fost...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Oversee key accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Lead a team to maintain internal controls, manage complex projects, and support strategic initiatives while fost...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Lead a team in overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Drive internal controls and support strategic initiatives while managing complex projects and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of financial reporting by overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and leading a high-performing team to achieve operational excellence and strategic goals...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $137K *

Transform audit practices by modernizing methodologies and enhancing operational processes. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $125K *

Drive your career with a Principal Auditor role focused on modernizing audit methodologies, enhancing operational processes, and fostering innovation through data analytics and collaboration with key...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $150K *

Champion innovative audit methodologies and enhance operational processes. Collaborate with teams to modernize practices, drive insights, and deliver impactful training while navigating shifting prior...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in financial oversight for MGA programs and reinsurance portfolios, ensuring sound economics and alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate across departments to evaluate risks...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Transform financial insights into strategic initiatives, supporting planning and analysis as the organization scales. Collaborate across teams to enhance budget management, reporting, and performance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial reporting and compliance by managing accounting policies, overseeing a dedicated team, and ensuring timely, accurate financial statements while supporting budgeting and fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Empower a high-performing finance team by leading operational accounting processes, enhancing internal controls, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. Foster talent development...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead and inspire audit teams to deliver high-quality financial statement audits. Utilize your expertise to solve complex business challenges while fostering client relationships and mentoring colleagu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Elevate financial strategy and oversight by managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and providing insights to executive leadership. Play a key role in enhancing institutional financial health and guidi...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $155K *

Engage with diverse clients to drive impactful accounting & finance solutions, enhancing process efficiencies from reporting to systems implementation. Collaborate with executives on strategic project...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of accounting operations by leading full-cycle AP/AR, reconciliations, and supporting fast-paced month-end closings. You’ll ensure accuracy and efficiency while managing banking and c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $110K *

Optimize financial reporting and accounting for BDC funds, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and support strategic initiatives while driving accuracy a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer financial excellence by leading accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure compliance, while dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining accounting! Lead and innovate in a fast-paced environment, shaping the accounting function, enhancing team performance, and streamlining processes while driving impactful...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Drive strategic financial leadership by translating enterprise goals into sustainable growth, enhancing profitability, and fostering a high-performing finance organization. Collaborate closely with ex...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$220K - $250K *

Empower our financial leadership by overseeing multi-entity accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements. Lead a dynamic team while collaborating with...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in financial stewardship as a strategic CFO, guiding a resilient healthcare system. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive growth, stability, and operational excellence across...

1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare finance by overseeing all financial operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance, and leading the executive team to deliver high-quality services...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$211K - $296K *

Drive the financial integrity of multiple agencies by overseeing accounting, reporting, and compliance functions. Lead a team to ensure accurate financial management, audits, and strategic financial p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.