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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$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful financial analysis by owning data infrastructure, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, and enabling the Wealth Advisory Finance team to excel in forecasting and repo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate financial analysis by owning data infrastructure, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, and enhancing team efficiency through innovative data processes and AI tools in a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing accounts payable and reimbursement processes. Lead a dynamic accounting team, ensuring compliance and accuracy while fostering a culture of continuous improv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of accounts payable operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely payments while driving continuous improvement and operational effectiveness across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Drive the full cycle of accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while managing a dispersed accounting team. Foster operational effectiveness and employee engagement through conti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Optimize accounts payable operations while leading a dynamic team. Ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely payments. Drive continuous improvement and foster a collaborative environment to achieve depa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $159K *

Advance your career by managing audit engagements in the renewable energy sector. Lead teams, enhance client relationships, and drive profitability while ensuring compliance with GAAP and U.S. auditin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by driving cost accounting excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance inventory integrity, optimize processes, and deliver actio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Manage financial planning and performance analysis for the GTM organization, partnering with leadership across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to drive revenue growth and profitability through...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$275K - $300K *

Lead the charge in expanding Cash Management solutions for corporate clients. Drive revenue growth through strategic client relationships and collaboration with internal partners, leveraging your expe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining technical account management by qualifying prospects, leading customer trials, and building strong relationships with stakeholders across various levels. Your expertise w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$176K - $204K *

Join a team that's pivotal in corporate accounting, ensuring accurate month-end closes, financial reporting, and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance internal controls and drive proce...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$176K - $204K *

Transform corporate accounting by leading month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance audit readiness and drive process improvements...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$62K - $115K *

Contribute to financial excellence by preparing and analyzing reconciliations for cash and balance sheet accounts. Collaborate with diverse teams to resolve discrepancies and enhance processes, drivin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $155K *

Innovate authentication strategies that reduce fraud and enhance user access. Collaborate cross-functionally to design and validate multi-factor authentication frameworks that mitigate risk while supp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $155K *

Join a dedicated team focused on innovating multi-factor authentication strategies to combat digital fraud. Collaborate across functions to design frameworks that enhance security, improve customer ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $155K *

Shape the future of digital fraud prevention by leading multi-factor authentication (MFA) architecture. Collaborate across teams to design strategies that minimize fraud risks, optimize access, and en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $155K *

Develop and lead multi-factor authentication strategies to combat digital fraud, ensuring alignment with risk appetite. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize robust authenti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $136K *

Unlock potential by leading audit engagements in the renewable energy sector, mentoring teams, and enhancing client relationships. Drive profitability and uphold high standards in a dynamic, supportiv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$129K - $159K *

Engage in managing audit engagements for renewable energy clients, overseeing teams, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships while ensuring compliance with GAAP and U.S. auditing standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $136K *

Lead the charge in managing audit engagements for renewable energy clients, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships. Drive profitability and uphold high standards in a dynamic, supportive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$137K - $168K *

Manage audit engagements in the renewable energy sector, mentoring staff and enhancing client relationships. Drive profitability and uphold high standards in compliance with GAAP, while fostering a co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$116K - $143K *

Drive client success by managing audit engagements in the renewable energy sector. Lead teams, mentor staff, and enhance client relationships while ensuring compliance with GAAP and U.S. auditing stan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team as an Audit Manager, overseeing audit engagements in the renewable energy sector. Lead and mentor staff, enhance client relationships, and drive office profitability while ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $136K *

Elevate client engagements by managing audit processes in the renewable energy sector. Lead teams, mentor staff, and enhance client relationships while ensuring compliance with GAAP and U.S. auditing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.