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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Engage in dynamic Treasury Operations leadership, overseeing cash management, funds transfers, and operational processes. Drive efficiencies and enhancements while ensuring compliance and collaboratin...
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$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of Treasury Operations by leading a team to enhance cash management, improve processes, and ensure compliance. This role involves daily oversight and collaboration with various stakeh...
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Director of Finance | Golden 1 Center
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Lead financial strategy and operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance. Collaborate with management to analyze performance, oversee audits, and enhance financial processes across multip...
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Assistant Controller, Outsourced Accounting, Nonprofit Industry Clients
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Support nonprofit clients by ensuring accurate financial reporting, guiding complex ledgers, and developing best practices through effective collaboration and problem solving within a dynamic, 100% re...
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Support and enhance accounting functions by managing close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and overseeing financial reporting. Collaborate with finance teams to drive improvements and integr...
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Manager, Corporate Accounting (Global Consolidation)
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Elevate global financial reporting by managing complex consolidation processes across 100+ entities. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance controls, improve processes, and deliver scalable soluti...
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Engage in leading operations and customer service, ensuring effective delivery and strategic alignment. Collaborate with teams to drive improvements, manage budgets, and enhance customer satisfaction...
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VP, Finance and Accounting (Remote)
$201K - $220K *
Empower financial excellence by leading strategic finance and accounting functions. Drive modernization, strengthen controls, and develop a high-performing team to support organizational growth and su...
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VP, Executive Compensation & Equity Administration
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Lead the execution and continuous improvement of executive compensation programs, ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex...
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Elevate operational excellence in financial reporting by managing key accounting processes, mentoring a dedicated team, and driving improvements. Collaborate across departments to refine practices whi...
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Regulatory Reporting Governance Sr. Analyst
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Shape the future of regulatory reporting by supporting governance programs, enhancing risk management, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with...
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Senior Manager, NCA Accounting
$115K - $164K *
Drive financial excellence by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting processes across North and Central America. Collaborate with teams to support growth initiativ...
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Senior Manager, NCA Accounting
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Contribute to financial excellence by leading accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and driving improvements across North and Central America. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational perfor...
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Financial Reporting Technical Analyst
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Deliver analytical insights and streamline financial reporting systems while collaborating across teams to enhance data quality and reporting efficiency in a dynamic financial environment...
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Chief Customer and Revenue Officer
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Unlock enterprise growth by leading customer strategies and revenue operations. Drive alignment across Sales, Marketing, and Agency functions while personally cultivating high-value relationships and...
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Chief Customer and Revenue Officer
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Lead strategic revenue growth as a senior executive, overseeing marketing, sales, and customer success. Drive enterprise-wide initiatives, establish relationships, and develop effective go-to-market s...
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Drive your career with a hands-on role leading accounting operations, managing month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and support bu...
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Empower financial accuracy by managing day-to-day accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and supporting month-end closing activities to produce timely financial statements and a...
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Director, Assistant Controller
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Drive the accounting function in a high-growth SaaS environment, overseeing month-end close, audits, and team development. Collaborate on technical accounting matters and implement scalable processes...
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Drive strategic financial planning and analytics, partnering with leadership to optimize performance, enhance decision-making, and scale operations in a rapidly evolving industry...
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Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting
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Champion financial reporting excellence while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. Lead a team to manage complex accounting issues, oversee external filings, and partner across func...
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Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting
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Drive critical financial reporting and compliance initiatives while overseeing U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting. Lead a high-performing team and ensure robust internal controls and audit liaison for a publ...
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Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting
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Advance your career by leading financial reporting and technical accounting efforts. Oversee SEC compliance, manage audits, and improve controls while mentoring a high-performing team. Drive strategic...
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Join a team that's driving financial excellence by overseeing full-cycle accounting, enhancing processes, and supporting ERP initiatives. Leverage your expertise to guide a high-performing team and co...
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Deliver excellence in General Ledger Accounting by leading a high-performing team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements across diverse markets while fostering strong...
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What is a Chief Accounting Officer?
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?
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?
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?
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?
You can browse Chief Accounting Officer openings on Ladders and review listings to find roles that fit your experience, qualifications, and career goals.