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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$100K - $150K *

Empower the Archdiocese by leading operational excellence and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to optimize resources and support the mission of proclaiming the Gospel while enhancing...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Transform financial reporting by applying advanced accounting expertise in compliance, analysis, and reporting. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial strategies and drive performance while man...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K *

Drive impactful financial strategies and operational excellence as you partner with leadership to enhance sustainability and mission effectiveness in finance oversight and management roles within the...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $109K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance while managing client relationships and team deliverables. Drive efficiency and innovation through effect...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Lead and develop a high-performing Operational Accounting team, driving financial reporting, compliance, and strategic initiatives for a large-scale Senior Housing portfolio within a dynamic REIT envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $200K *

Champion financial operations by overseeing capital expenditures, budgeting, and new service evaluations. Play a key role in compliance reviews and managed care development, ensuring financial integri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $110K *

Shape the future of financial strategy and operations by leading a team of financial analysts to drive business planning, budgeting, and analysis that influences decision-making and supports long-term...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $205K *

Join a team that delivers strategic financial expertise and oversight to drive excellence within the organization's insurance entities, influencing key decisions while ensuring alignment with corporat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Drive transformative financial strategies as a key leader, guiding growth and operational excellence in a dynamic, mission-focused healthcare environment, while cultivating an innovative finance organ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $250K *

Champion the growth of a dynamic healthcare organization by leading all financial strategies and operations, enhancing collaboration, and ensuring fiscal health to support our mission-driven focus on...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading corporate accounting and financial reporting initiatives. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and implement technical accounting s...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $95K *

Advance corporate accounting processes by managing reconciliations, preparing reports, and collaborating with teams to ensure timely financial operations and analysis, driving efficiency and accuracy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $95K *

Contribute to the corporate accounting team by overseeing monthly closings, reconciliations, and analytical tasks while ensuring compliance and accuracy across financial reporting and diverse accounti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Join a pioneering mental health organization as a transformative leader, driving quality and innovation in eating disorder recovery. Shape the future of patient care by overseeing operations, cultivat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Explore your potential as a seasoned authority in Federal budgeting, guiding the strategic fiscal direction of an agency while leading a team in comprehensive budget management and compliance with gov...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of federal budgeting by overseeing complex budgetary programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team in data-driven financial management and strategic planning with...

6 days ago

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

$150K - $250K *

Pioneer comprehensive care for eating disorder recovery, leading a skilled team to enhance treatment quality, patient safety, and community collaboration while expanding program impact across location...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Manage and oversee complex accounting processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC guidelines. Collaborate with teams to improve practices and support financial statement preparation and repo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading core controllership functions, overseeing financial close and compliance across entities while managing internal teams and external partners. Drive finance process improvem...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $110K *

Advance financial reporting by preparing SEC filings and ensuring accuracy while collaborating with finance teams. Drive improvements in workflows and maintain compliance with regulations in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage financial reporting, facilitate budgeting, and enhance compliance while collaborating across departments to drive effective financial processes and reporting standards...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Help us drive financial excellence by managing complex reporting, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across teams to enhance performance and insights, while navigating monthly and annual close pro...

Laval, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Engage as a Manager overseeing assurance and tax engagements for affordable housing clients. Foster leadership and client relationships while guiding staff to ensure compliance with regulations and ef...

5 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Manage client engagements in affordable housing and real estate sectors, overseeing complex tax and assurance projects, ensuring compliance, and leading a dynamic team to foster excellence and growth...

5 days ago

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

$175K - $225K *

Lead the charge in shaping scalable business architecture solutions that bridge technology and strategy, ensuring high-quality design and execution across complex initiatives while supporting teams in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.