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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$71K - $109K *

Lead the charge in overseeing Accounts Payable operations, guiding staff, ensuring compliance, and processing payments efficiently. Collaborate with departments to resolve issues and support various A...

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage revenue accounting processes for Capital Markets, ensuring compliance with ASC 606. Lead month-end close activities, analyze financial results, and support audits while driving strategic initia...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Engage with us to lead audit engagements, manage teams, and deliver strategic financial insights. Your expertise will ensure audit quality and client satisfaction while enhancing internal controls and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic cost management initiatives across multi-project programs, ensuring alignment with objectives and effective stakeholder collaboration. Drive disciplined execution and informed decision...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Drive financial strategy by overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Lead a team to analyze financial performance, identify trends, and support decision-making for the University’s...

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

$135K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic accounting team to enhance financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency. Drive process improvements while managing month-end close activities and supporting cross-functio...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $210K *

Lead the financial strategy and operations of a growing organization, overseeing M&A, capital strategy, and financial planning. Drive integration and compliance while building a high-performing financ...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Engage with clients and lead assurance engagements while mentoring junior staff. Drive excellence in tax preparation and compliance, ensuring adherence to Canadian accounting standards and fostering s...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $132K *

Shape the future of financial reporting by analyzing and creating accurate financial data. Collaborate with management to enhance accounting processes and ensure compliance while driving improvements...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Elevate your career by supporting our auditing efforts and enhancing compliance through innovative methods, data analytics, and strong collaboration across teams, while contributing to a culture of ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive operational enhancements for private equity clients, leveraging your expertise in GovCon and financial planning. Lead engagements, mentor talent, and develop innovative so...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Elevate financial operations by managing accounting support for high-growth startups. Collaborate with leadership teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strategic planning, while fostering s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $122K *

Take ownership of financial planning and analysis for G&A expenses, driving insights and reporting for senior leadership. Collaborate with teams to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $163K *

Elevate cash management processes by leading a team to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive performance improvements a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$115K - $135K *

Take ownership of accounting operations for a dynamic fintech. You will manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales tax compliance, monthly closes, and audit processes, driving accuracy and ef...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Empower clients by delivering expert accounting services for nonprofits and foundations. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and timely processing, while maintai...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the evolution of Ads revenue accounting, guiding technical assessments and operational execution. Collaborate across teams to establish governance, translate accounting positions, and build scala...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate Ads revenue accounting by leading technical assessments, establishing governance, and translating accounting conclusions into operational requirements. Drive scalable processes in a dynamic en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $208K *

Elevate data governance by leading access provisioning operations and technology management. Drive secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks while fostering team growth and collaboration in a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Oversee enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance technology management, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Lead technical teams to enhance operational efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Lead enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance operations, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Collaborate with technical teams to optimize governance technologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Drive enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance technology management, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Lead technical teams in a collaborative environment, enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Join a team that's driving data governance excellence by managing enterprise-wide access provisioning operations, ensuring secure and compliant access through advanced RBAC frameworks and cloud data p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $208K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing data governance and access provisioning. Drive secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks while managing technical teams and enhancing operatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $250K *

Elevate your career with a strategic financial leadership role overseeing finance, accounting, and compliance. Drive profitability and operational efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment whi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.