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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$134K - $269K *

Join a team that’s dedicated to delivering top-quality SEC reporting services. You will lead complex engagements, advise clients on compliance, and ensure timely and consistent service delivery, all w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Play a key role in delivering high-quality SEC reporting services, guiding clients through compliance and technical aspects while leading a dedicated team, driving project efficiency, and building str...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Innovate client solutions by leading SEC reporting engagements while overseeing teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and building trusted relationships. This role demands expertise in SEC compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Lead delivery of complex SEC reporting engagements, overseeing team coordination and client relationships to ensure high-quality service and compliance with SEC requirements, all while driving efficie...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Join our dynamic team to oversee SEC reporting engagements, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction. Lead client interactions and coordinate internal resources while driving best practices i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Lead complex SEC reporting engagements, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance. Collaborate with clients as a trusted advisor, manage internal teams, and drive consistency in operations...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Lead delivery of high-quality SEC reporting services, ensuring compliance and effective client communication, while managing complex engagements and developing team capabilities...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Join a dynamic team to lead SEC reporting engagements, ensure quality delivery, and foster client relationships. This senior managerial role emphasizes compliance, risk management, and project leaders...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Join us to lead complex SEC reporting projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance. Collaborate with clients and internal teams, driving scalable solutions while managing risks and enhancin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality SEC reporting services, guiding clients through compliance while overseeing internal teams to ensure efficient, scalable delivery and maintaining trusted adv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Drive the delivery of complex SEC reporting engagements, ensuring quality and compliance while managing client relationships. Lead cross-functional teams to provide actionable guidance and maintain be...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Shape your career by leading complex SEC reporting engagements, ensuring high quality delivery, client satisfaction, and effective team collaboration while navigating regulatory challenges in the publ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Execute the delivery of complex SEC reporting engagements and advise clients on compliance matters. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality service and build strong client relationships while...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$134K - $269K *

Transform the SEC reporting landscape by leading complex engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery, and fostering strong client relationships. Drive consistency, manage risks, and innovate in outsou...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of financial services operations, managing invoicing, student fees, accounts payable/receivable, and reporting. Lead a team to ensure compliance, efficiency, and strong partnerships wit...

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3 weeks ago

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

$210K *

Empower growth at a dynamic organization by leading financial strategy, enhancing operational efficiencies, and driving robust financial planning to support expansive initiatives and sustainable succe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $199K *

Transform financial systems by designing, implementing, and enhancing innovative solutions that empower users and streamline business processes, while ensuring accurate financial reporting and complia...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Champion financial planning and analysis, partner with leaders to drive strategic insights, enhance forecasting accuracy, and lead a high-performing FP&A team for sustainable value creation across the...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving finance transformation through process optimization, technology solutions, and analytics. You'll manage projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and improve systems for enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of financial statement and tax engagements, supervising the process with minimal guidance. Develop client relationships, apply GAAP principles, and utilize standard software to deliver...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Lead audit engagements by implementing procedures and documenting findings. Collaborate with a dynamic team to prepare financial statements and supervise staff, all while fostering professional growth...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $98K *

Transform financial management within research units by leading strategic financial planning, enhancing compliance, and serving as a key liaison between departments and central administration for effe...

2 weeks ago

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

$127K - $204K *

Drive excellence in financial reporting by overseeing compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements. Inspire and lead a team while collaborating across departments to deliver critical financial insights a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Lead audit engagements for not-for-profit organizations, ensuring compliance, managing teams, and delivering quality services on time while nurturing strong client relationships and integrating evolvi...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Inspire and lead a high-performing team of Wealth Advisors to enhance client relationships, drive service quality, and meet strategic goals within a collaborative financial advisory environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.