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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$63K - $114K *
Lead a dynamic accounting team, overseeing daily operations, coaching staff, and enhancing processes. Drive performance through effective training, goal setting, and resolution of billing issues while...
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Director Financial Planning Analysis (FP&A)
$182K - $208K *
Shape the future of financial planning by driving insights and operational efficiency, enhancing cash flow management, and optimizing processes. Collaborate with leadership to develop strategies that...
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$150K - $180K *
Elevate financial integrity by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and developing robust financial controls. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive strategic financia...
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$150K - $180K *
Elevate the financial integrity of our organization by overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and leading a team to enhance financial reporting and internal controls for...
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Director, Accounting Advisory & Controllership Transformation (AACT)
$500K+*
Elevate your career by leading transformative financial advisory projects. Drive process improvements and technology integration while managing client relationships and delivering tailored solutions i...
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Director Financial Reporting & Accounting
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Champion financial integrity by directing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a dedicated team while fostering effective collaboration with internal and external st...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Advance your career as you support financial operations and compliance in a dynamic construction environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance accounting processes and gain leadership exposure while...
6 days ago
$126K - $140K *
Lead a finance team to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Oversee management reporting and special projects while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with financial policies and...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Manage accounting operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and support strategic initiatives in a hyb...
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$110K - $150K *
Optimize cash management and forecasting processes while leading treasury operations. Collaborate with finance teams to ensure accurate settlements, monitor liquidity, and enhance reporting. Drive aut...
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$135K - $160K *
Partner with us to lead strategic audit initiatives, providing expert guidance and oversight on complex matters while collaborating with agency officials to enhance operational effectiveness and ensur...
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Analyze financial performance and drive innovation in FP&A processes. Your expertise will enhance executive-level insights while automating workflows and improving reporting efficiency in a dynamic P...
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Accounting Manager - Advisory Consultant
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client accounting operations through hands-on leadership and strategic improvements. You'll assess processes, implement solutions, and ensure accuracy while f...
5 days ago
Accounting Manager - Advisory Consultant
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to enhance client accounting operations through hands-on leadership, process improvements, and effective communication. Drive accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting while manag...
5 days ago
Accounting Manager - Advisory Consultant
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Unlock operational excellence by leading client accounting transformations. Assess processes, implement improvements, and enhance financial reporting while managing month-end closes and fostering stro...
5 days ago
Accounting Manager - Advisory Consultant
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Take ownership of client accounting operations, enhancing processes and controls. Leverage your expertise to assess, implement, and improve financial practices, ensuring accuracy and compliance while...
5 days ago
VP, Enterprise Infrastructure & Chief Info Security Officer
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Lead the strategy and execution of core technology infrastructure and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and data integrity across the enterprise while managing high-impact te...
4 weeks ago
Audit and Accounting Subject Matter Expert
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Lead critical advisory services for federal and commercial clients, leveraging extensive accounting expertise to ensure compliance and guide project execution while collaborating with diverse stakehol...
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Transform hospital financial performance by maximizing profitability and overseeing robust reporting processes. Play a key role in employee development while ensuring compliance with financial regulat...
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Elevate your career by joining our Corporate Accounting team, where you'll manage month-end close activities, ensure financial accuracy, and collaborate across departments to enhance processes as we s...
4 days ago
$160K - $190K *
Unlock potential by owning month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy in financial statements, and collaborating across teams to enhance processes and controls as the company scales...
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Accounting Data & Technology Manager
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Optimize global accounting operations by leading SAP S/4HANA implementation, ensuring best practices and automation solutions. Drive continuous improvement and data integration on the Databricks platf...
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Accounting Data & Technology Manager
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Join a dynamic finance team to lead SAP S/4HANA implementation, optimize accounting processes, and drive automation solutions. Shape the future of accounting technology while ensuring best practices a...
1 week ago
Financial Services Coordinator
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Unlock financial success by coordinating student accounts, managing billing, and collaborating with departments to enhance operational processes and ensure compliance in a dynamic educational environm...
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What is a Chief Accounting Officer?
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?
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?
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?
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?
You can browse Chief Accounting Officer openings on Ladders and review listings to find roles that fit your experience, qualifications, and career goals.