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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$129K - $201K *

Drive financial integrity by leading the General Accounting team, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, payroll, and audits while fostering a customer-oriented culture within the Fi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $225K *

Unlock financial excellence at a leading construction firm. Drive strategic growth, oversee financial operations, and partner with executive leadership to enhance profitability and operational perform...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$156K - $234K *

Drive the Internal Audit function by developing risk-based audit programs, managing outsourced audits, and enhancing governance and compliance frameworks. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effec...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Advance the effectiveness of internal controls by executing a risk-based audit plan, supervising audit staff, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while providing actionable insights to...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing enterprise Data & AI governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a culture of responsible innovation and proactive risk man...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

Drive financial excellence by overseeing budget operations and reporting, ensuring compliance and accuracy in fiscal management within the higher education sector. Collaborate with teams to support st...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Champion financial excellence by overseeing budget operations and reporting. Leverage advanced ERP systems and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance fiscal strategies in a dynamic higher education...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion financial excellence by leading a high-performing Project Accounting team. Collaborate with executives to shape strategic direction, improve processes, and drive operational efficiency across...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Join us to lead financial reporting and accounting for the Property business. Oversee audits, enhance systems, and collaborate across functions while mentoring a team. Your expertise will ensure accur...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$227K - $294K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role enhancing SEC compliance and assurance quality. Collaborate with partners and lead technical consultation efforts, shaping the future of public assurance and influ...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$227K - $294K *

Engage in shaping assurance quality and compliance by leading SEC practice teams. Collaborate with partners and clients to deliver exceptional technical consultation, ensuring adherence to SEC rules a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$227K - $294K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping assurance quality and compliance with SEC rules. Leverage your expertise in audit and accounting to guide SEC clients while collaborating with cross-functional...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the finance team, ensuring accuracy in reporting and financial integrity. Drive improvements in processes and controls, providing strategic insights to enhance financial de...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial operations through meticulous month-end close processes, reconciliations, and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive efficiency and acc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming trust administration through strategic oversight, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while enhancing client experiences and fostering cross-functional colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $186K *

Lead the charge in managing audit teams to enhance client relationships and ensure compliance with industry standards, while overseeing the audit process from strategy to execution and promoting firm...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$91K - $186K *

Lead the charge in managing audit teams to deliver high-quality services and client relations. Oversee audit processes, ensure compliance, and contribute to business growth while maintaining professio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$91K - $186K *

Unlock potential by leading an audit team, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Drive audit strategies and foster business growth while upholding professio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$91K - $186K *

Lead a team of auditors to ensure high-quality audit processes, manage client relationships, and design compliance strategies. Drive regulatory adherence and foster firm growth through innovative solu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading financial operations in a mission-driven healthcare organization. As a key executive, you'll oversee budgeting, compliance, and strategic planning to ensure sustainable gro...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $116K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic Treasury Finance team, managing daily operations, and ensuring compliance. Drive process improvements while collaborating across departments to enhance financial...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and scalability across multi-entity operations while driving continuous improvement and automation in accounting practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $112K *

Drive financial excellence by overseeing accounting operations and enhancing reporting. Lead a team to support strategic planning and decision-making, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial pro...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead financial oversight and planning for a healthcare facility, ensuring compliance with GAAP. Collaborate with department leaders on budgets and forecasts, analyze performance, and support strategic...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform financial operations by overseeing daily accounting functions, managing a skilled team, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. Partner with us to enable mission-driven work a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.