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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$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

$175K - $225K *

Join us to lead business architecture efforts that shape strategic solutions while collaborating across domains. Utilize your systems thinking to drive effective design choices, improve quality, and g...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $225K *

Contribute to cross-functional teams by guiding business architecture, translating strategic goals into actionable design solutions, and enhancing system interactions for scalable, effective outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing financial operations and reporting. Drive integrity in financial controls and insights, supporting strategic decisions within a fast-paced, multinational organization com...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Lead finance initiatives, build systems, and support growth strategies for a rapidly scaling healthcare tech company, partnering with executives to maintain financial discipline and drive actionable i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $95K *

Join our team as you manage corporate accounting functions, overseeing financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and team development. Drive process improvements while ensuring accuracy and integrity...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Drive financial management initiatives by supporting federal financial planning, budget execution, and performance analysis for USDA FPAC. Contribute to reports, audits, and compliance while enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to tackle complex revenue cycle projects in healthcare consulting. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver actionable solutions while enhancing financial and operational performance thro...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career by leading initiatives that enhance privacy and transparency operations. Support senior leadership in managing complex projects and improving regulatory compliance across various prog...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Transform your career as a Senior Accountant, driving operational excellence in inventory and capital asset management while collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with acco...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Transform financial governance by leading corporate accounting operations. Ensure reporting integrity, enforce compliance with standards, and develop a high-performing team to support strategic financ...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming finance through operational excellence. You'll lead expense management, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment, partneri...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$91K - $186K *

Transform client relationships by leading audit teams, resolving concerns, and promoting innovative solutions. Foster deep industry insights across diverse sectors, driving excellence in attestation s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Transform financial governance by leading a dynamic team, shaping budget strategy, and ensuring accountability for sustainable growth while enhancing fiscal transparency in a collaborative setting...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing financial operations and improving processes. Drive accuracy and efficiency in accounting, payroll, and budgeting while collaborating across departments to support company...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing government accounting operations, focusing on compliance with FAR and CAS. Develop strategies for incurred cost submissions, rate analysis, and internal contr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage financial operations, ensure compliance, and lead reporting processes, all while contributing positively to the School's mission and engaging with the community and s...

3 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer strategic financial oversight for a portfolio of investment funds managing 40,000 properties. Serve as a finance partner in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, transforming compl...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape global privacy and data governance strategy, ensuring legal compliance and best practices across all business units. Build a leadership team to navigate complex regulations and promote data stew...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Champion the future of SEC reporting by leading financial disclosures, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain a robust reporting framework and sup...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Transform financial operations by supporting the CFO and enhancing accounting processes. Ensure timely financial reporting and robust internal controls while managing month-end close and financial ana...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $154K *

Join a team that’s dedicated to strengthening operational risk through independent audits, ensuring effective control environments across all business lines, while collaborating with stakeholders to d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Drive the financial reporting processes for ultra-high-net-worth clients, ensuring accurate, cohesive data across multi-entity structures. Collaborate with advisory and tax teams to deliver timely and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Elevate financial accuracy and insight through detailed reporting and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and support strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance...

2 weeks 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.