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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$90K - $130K *

Oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and driving strategic decision-making through data analysis. Elevate revenue management and ensure regulatory adherence while supervising bi...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Lead corporate accounting operations, ensuring financial integrity and compliance. Manage a team, oversee financial reporting, and drive process optimization in a dynamic payments environment, balanci...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Empower your career by leading a talented accounting team, ensuring compliance and evaluating operational processes in a dynamic financial services environment. Drive innovation and enhance efficiency...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

Champion financial integrity by leading strategic financial operations, ensuring compliance, and implementing effective controls. Collaborate across institutions to support transparency, enhance repor...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's redefining financial management by ensuring accurate invoicing and contract compliance for government projects. Drive efficiencies, collaborate with clients, and contribute to a cul...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$83K - $161K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring financial integrity in defense R&D. You will provide expert budgeting and analysis support, helping to track funding and aid decision-making to drive critical...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $204K *

Pioneer financial excellence by serving as a key partner in decision-making, providing insights and guidance to support enterprise IT leaders. Drive impactful financial strategies, forecasting, and pe...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading forecasting, modeling, and analysis. Collaborate with leadership to optimize resources, evaluate risks, and enhance performance, driving value creatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $129K *

Analyze complex financial data and drive strategic recommendations while collaborating cross-functionally in a dynamic environment. Own technical accounting processes and improve efficiencies to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Support the execution of treasury operations, enhancing liquidity forecasting, cash management, and banking relationships in a strategic, hands-on leadership role within a dynamic organization...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $114K *

Drive strategic executive support for a CFO, enhancing operational efficiency and leadership communication. Manage complex calendars, coordinate high-stakes meetings, and streamline logistics for crit...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $132K *

Analyze business performance and drive profitable growth by partnering with teams, maintaining internal controls, and supporting forecasting and budgeting efforts. Collaborate with leadership to excee...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $140K *

Join our team to manage financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strategic alignment. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting initiatives, while fostering organizational effectivene...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering accurate financial insights while managing specialized accounting functions. Your expertise will influence key decisions and ensure compliance with accountin...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Empower a dynamic accounting team while overseeing the Global GL and financial close processes. Drive improvements, uphold accounting standards, and foster collaboration across a global organization t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Manage key accounting functions, ensuring compliance with ASC 842 and GAAP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial reporting and process improvement while overseeing month-end close and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$195K *

Lead a dedicated financial accounting team, overseeing the County's financial reporting, compliance, and governance. Drive excellence in GAAP adherence, financial integrity, and operational effectiven...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Advance research administration by providing expert financial guidance and compliance oversight for sponsored projects. Collaborate with principal investigators to ensure adherence to regulations and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$67K - $94K *

Play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, enabling month-end close activities, and delivering insights for strategic business decisions in a dynamic corporate environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$67K - $94K *

Join our Finance team as a Senior Accountant, ensuring accuracy in financial records, leading month-end close activities, and providing insights for business decisions. Collaboration and analytical sk...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $130K *

Advance financial operations while shaping policies, enhancing reporting, and collaborating with member countries. Contribute to financial systems innovation, audits, and governance, ensuring the Fund...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $163K *

Lead initiatives to automate and enhance accounting processes, driving efficiency and accuracy while collaborating with global teams to solve complex challenges and deliver scalable solutions across t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $209K *

Champion financial strategy and analysis to drive performance, transparency, and growth across business units, partnering with senior leadership to translate complex data into strategic insights and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $209K *

Lead the charge in strategic financial planning and analysis, driving performance and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with senior leadership to translate financial insights into actionable strate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $209K *

Join us to enhance financial strategy by partnering with senior leadership to drive performance, improve reporting, and translate complex data into actionable insights that foster revenue growth and p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.