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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$109K - $184K *

Manage client relationships while leading audit engagements, ensuring financial objectives are met. Foster team growth and innovation, driving compliance and development within a robust, fast-paced en...

2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $184K *

Shape the future of local government auditing by leading a dynamic team, enhancing client relationships, and driving impactful financial solutions that benefit communities. Your expertise will guide c...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Drive impactful accounting solutions for clients, mentoring teams and enhancing relationships with stakeholders. Lead strategic engagements, manage complex transactions, and ensure compliance with reg...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$109K - $184K *

Lead transformative audits in the public sector, empowering clients to achieve community goals while guiding a dynamic team in a high-impact environment focused on growth and excellence...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's pivotal in enabling executive leaders to focus on strategic priorities. Provide comprehensive administrative, logistical, and operational support to enhance efficiency and collabora...

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2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Contribute to organizational excellence by providing high-level administrative support to senior executives. Manage logistics, prioritize tasks, and ensure seamless operations, while coordinating proj...

2 weeks ago

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

$71K - $98K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with teams to prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations while driving process improvements in a fast-paced envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $130K *

Lead financial strategy and reporting for a business unit. Drive profitability through performance analysis, corrective actions, and process improvement while developing finance staff and overseeing b...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $134K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful financial and operational internal audits while enhancing Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting. Drive proactive engagement with stakeholders to ensure eff...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $142K *

Transform the property accounting landscape by leading a skilled team in managing complex commercial real estate portfolios, ensuring precise financial reporting and operational excellence to drive st...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$185K - $255K *

Champion transformational growth by leading accounting for diverse real estate assets. Drive accurate reporting, governance, and scalable processes. Build high-performing teams while modernizing opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in strategic financial management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence while driving performance in a mission-driven behavioral health organization serving divers...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Play a key role in managing the monthly close and forecasting processes, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure data integrity, continuous improvement, and impactful financial insights for busines...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $108K *

Manage accounting and reporting tasks, ensuring thorough financial processes and compliance with internal policies while supporting general accounting, payroll, and vendor relations to promote organiz...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Innovate post-close acquisition accounting processes for privately held firms. Oversee key financial integrations, manage client engagements, and enhance reporting efficiency through project leadershi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Lead end-to-end post-close accounting processes, ensuring seamless integration for clients after mergers and acquisitions while managing technical accounting requirements and system implementations...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $138K *

Grow your career with a pivotal leadership role driving Customer Success strategies. You'll optimize customer adoption, prevent churn, and enhance satisfaction through strategic management of a dedica...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $102K *

Optimize financial operations by conducting strategic analysis, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting processes to support informed decision-making and stakeholder engagement within the foundat...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $192K *

Transform enterprise AI governance and security by designing frameworks, implementing controls, and ensuring compliance across Azure AI platforms while partnering with cross-functional teams to mitiga...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $192K *

Shape the future of AI security by designing governance frameworks and security controls. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure responsible AI deployment while safeguarding sensitive data agai...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $192K *

Pioneer secure AI governance and risk management frameworks, ensuring ethical AI use across enterprise platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security principles in AI lifecycles...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $192K *

Advance AI governance and security across enterprise platforms, ensuring compliance and resilience through innovative frameworks and risk management practices. Collaborate cross-functionally to embed...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $192K *

Join us to define AI governance and security strategies, implementing frameworks that ensure responsible AI use across enterprise solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to protect s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $192K *

Join a team that's transforming AI security and governance, ensuring ethical and secure AI usage across platforms. Lead initiatives that embed compliance and resilience throughout the AI lifecycle to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $192K *

Lead the secure and ethical use of AI across platforms. Develop governance frameworks, manage risks, and ensure compliance by partnering with stakeholders in design, deployment, and monitoring of AI s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.