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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$80K - $95K *

Transform financial operations by leveraging your expertise in accounting, compliance, and reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and ensure accurate financial statements while...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $90K *

Join a dynamic finance team to oversee complex accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor colleagues, and drive the inte...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Help us manage financial operations by analyzing budgets, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Collaborate with intergovernmental bodies to support effective financial...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a financial leader, overseeing budget management and fiscal operations. Drive strategic financial planning, ensure compliance, and lead a dedicated team to enhance operational e...

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $100K *

Join a team that's committed to financial excellence, ensuring accuracy and compliance in accounting operations. Lead month-end closes, enhance reporting, and drive process improvements while mentorin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Advance your career by leading accounting integrations and transformations. Collaborate across functions to enhance financial processes, ensuring smooth transitions for newly acquired businesses while...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $87K *

Unlock potential by leading day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring fiscal integrity, and advising on compliance within a dynamic non-profit environment. Collaborate with leadership to manage diver...

5 days ago

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

$115K - $150K *

Elevate financial reporting accuracy by supporting global consolidation tasks, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with site finance teams to ensure timely and precise reporting across m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $157K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives and managing complex projects within the Atlanta Police Department. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance operations, improve efficiency, and supp...

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

$145K - $175K *

Transform the corporate accounting landscape by leading financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and driving team performance. Oversee internal controls and audits while enhancing operational efficie...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you manage full-cycle accounting and financial operations, delivering strategic insights to leadership while ensuring compliance in a dynamic federal contracting environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$220K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading equity accounting and compliance efforts. Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring sound practices in stock-based compensation and equity matters while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in financial audits for nonprofit organizations, ensuring compliance and providing strategic insights. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance financial processes while managing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform financial reporting by leading consolidation processes, ensuring accuracy, and innovating systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting efficiency and support audits while adapting to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$103K - $158K *

Transform financial management by overseeing fiscal operations, ensuring compliance, and supervising staff. Collaborate with the CFO while handling complex accounting tasks and acting as CFO during ab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Transform financial operations by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing team performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive organizational goals...

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing the complete accounting cycle in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate closely with the CFO and a small team to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial operations by overseeing accounts payable and utility management, ensuring compliance, and leading a skilled team to streamline processes and protec...

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

$99K - $159K *

Champion exceptional client service and drive project success in a dynamic environment. Leverage your leadership and analytical skills to cultivate relationships across diverse industries while contri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$133K - $238K *

Empower business performance as a strategic finance leader, driving insights, governance, and accountability across the division. Collaborate with executives to enhance financial processes and support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $200K *

Architect the strategic vision for Premium Audit operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing performance across internal teams and external vendors. Drive transformational initiatives and enhance r...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic financial management team, shaping resource strategies, and ensuring compliance with defense regulations to support critical Space Force missions and operati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $165K *

Shape your career in accounting & finance consulting by guiding clients through vital initiatives, including reporting & compliance, systems implementation, and process improvement, while working clos...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive technical accounting excellence by leading complex U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting initiatives, overseeing global accounting policies, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure compliance and e...

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  •   5 - 7 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.