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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$95K - $105K *

Shape the future of accounting integration by leveraging your U.S. GAAP expertise and operational experience. Collaborate across functions to streamline processes for newly acquired businesses in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $105K *

Lead the integration of newly acquired businesses into our accounting framework. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance while enhancing processes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive financial excellence and enhance profitability by leading accounting functions across multiple facilities, leveraging strong analytical skills for impactful decision-m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $129K *

Elevate your career by supporting day-to-day accounting operations, focusing on banking, cash activity, and multi-state tax reporting. Collaborate with finance leaders to ensure accurate financial rep...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead financial strategy and operations for a school district, ensuring effective management of funds, compliance with regulations, and sound budgeting practices. Serve as chief advisor to the superint...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic accounting team focused on GAAP compliance and financial oversight. This hands-on role offers exposure to multi-entity accounting and self-funded insurance ope...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of technical accounting by leading complex research, drafting high-quality memos, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Collaborate with executive leadership and auditors to influence...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive technical accounting excellence by leading research, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SEC standards, and advising senior leadership on complex transactions. Collaborate across teams to implemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $138K *

Lead the strategic management of accounts receivable functions, optimizing cash flow and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, resolve escalations, and drive performance a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of financial reporting by delivering accurate insights and compliance. Collaborate with finance leadership to enhance processes, support audits, and implement innovative systems in a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive the preparation and analysis of regional financial reports, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with teams to enhance internal controls and support audits, all within a dynami...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Champion the financial reporting process by leading accounting activities, resolving complex issues, and enhancing team performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial statemen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead day-to-day accounting and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with management to resolve complex issues, enhance processes, and support audits while mentoring team...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at our Corporate Financial Accounting team, where you'll lead complex accounting activities, ensure compliance with GAAP, and enhance financial reporting processes while mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on financial accuracy and reporting. In this role, you'll lead accounting activities, resolve complex issues, and enhance processes while collabor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in accounting and auditing. Supervise a skilled group, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting while enhancing departmental procedures and fo...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading assurance and tax engagements for affordable housing clients. Collaborate with a diverse team, mentor junior staff, and enhance your expertise in LIHTC compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Lead the financial strategy and operations to ensure organizational success. Collaborate with executives to drive accountability, support budgeting and forecasting, and improve processes while alignin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by transforming internal audit and SOX data into impactful insights. Manage reporting deliverables and dashboards, enhancing transparency and efficiency for executive stakeholders and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize financial operations by managing accounting, reporting, and inventory processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance cost accuracy and compliance while supporting strategic budgeting and audits...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by managing complex accounting activities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and enhancing processes through automation and AI. Collaborate across fun...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic accounting team, overseeing financial reporting, audits, and month-end close processes. Drive improvements in accounting practices while collaborating across d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $250K *

Transform the defense technology landscape as a co-founder and CEO, driving strategy, capital formation, and business development for an innovative training platform. Lead a dynamic team to secure con...

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2 weeks ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of defense technology as a co-founder and CEO, driving strategy, capital formation, and business development for an innovative training platform. Lead a dynamic team and establish mar...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Transform the Treasury Management landscape by leading a dynamic team to enhance digital banking solutions, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while driving modernization initiatives in a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.