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 *

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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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

$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

$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 *

Join us to lead business architecture efforts, guiding teams in designing scalable solutions that align with strategic objectives. Ensure quality through practical recommendations, facilitate collabor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

$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...

4 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...

4 days ago

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

$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 - $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

5 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 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

$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...

2 days ago

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

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.