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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$175K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping financial excellence by leading financial statement preparation, audit management, and team mentorship. Drive transformation in a collaborative environment focused on compli...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $170K *

Transform the financial close processes and lead the revamp of the order-to-cash operations while collaborating across teams to enhance efficiency and accuracy within revenue operations. Drive insight...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to financial excellence by performing complex accounting analyses, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize operations and enhance reportin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $280K *

Drive the establishment of a robust compliance framework for a new investment platform, ensuring regulatory credibility, multi-fund governance, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with diverse sta...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform the financial landscape by managing global accounting for a dynamic travel business. Lead a team in steering complex closes, ensuring accuracy, and fostering talent development through innov...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $130K *

Transform your finance career by engaging in technical accounting analysis, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on customer contracts, billing, and financial re...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for the Digital service line, driving strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and process improvements that enhance operational performance and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping financial strategies for growth initiatives, driving performance insights, and influencing strategic decisions in the Digital service line. Lead forecasting and budgeting pr...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading financial planning and analysis for digital growth. Partner with leadership to develop strategies, drive performance, and utilize data insights that enhance profitabilit...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Shape financial strategies and drive performance insights to foster growth in the Digital service line. Collaborate with leadership to enhance decision-making through analysis, forecasting, and improv...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform financial strategy by leading planning, analysis, and insights for growth. Partner with leadership to optimize performance and drive data-driven decision-making within the Digital service li...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving financial planning and analysis for the Digital service line. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency while fostering...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing cost accounting practices, driving operational efficiency, and delivering accurate financial insights within a dynamic manufacturing environment, while collab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading revenue recognition and financial reporting processes. Drive compliance with ASC 606 and guide project finance teams to ensure accurate, timely accounting in a fast-pace...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Shape the financial strategy and operations of the organization while leading a high-performing Finance Department, ensuring fiscal sustainability, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships f...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence by building and scaling accounting foundations. Collaborate with finance leadership to elevate accounting practices and harness AI for efficiency in a fast-pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving financial integrity and leadership in accounting. This role partners with the Controller to ensure accurate general ledger management, oversee month-end processes, and promo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower financial integrity through comprehensive accounting practices, overseeing month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $175K *

Join us to direct financial management functions, oversee compliance, audit, and reporting for a city budget exceeding $2 billion. Lead a dynamic finance team, implementing policies, ensuring GAAP com...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Join a vibrant team as you lead accounting operations, enhancing accountability and optimizing processes. Drive financial performance for growth-focused organizations and partner with leaders to ensur...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in financial accuracy and compliance by supporting consolidation, technical accounting, and tax activities in a complex, multi-entity environment while collaborating across teams to dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by providing strategic accounting leadership, overseeing financial operations, and fostering a culture of innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery wh...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Optimize inventory processes and financial operations by leading the implementation of a modern tracking system while overseeing accounting functions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that supports...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join us to build and lead the accounting function from scratch, ensuring effective financial controls, reporting, and processes for a scaling hardware business while collaborating across departments t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic finance team responsible for optimizing financial processes, reporting, and compliance. Deliver timely financial insights to enhance decision-making and support organizational growth wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.