Principal Associate - Accounting, Agile Pod

Capital One; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 109,900 - 125,400; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Principal Accounting Associate to join the Controllers Group, focusing on agile project execution. You will manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive financial implementation for new products and systems.

The role emphasizes leadership in project delivery, collaboration with multiple teams, and applying integrative thinking to solve complex issues. Hybrid work arrangement and location options in multiple cities are noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or military experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting, audit, or finance, or a mix thereof.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from planning through delivery and stabilization.
• Lead and assist in developing, testing and implementing project requirements.
• Collaborate with teams on payments initiatives and Branded Card programs.
• Use Agile methodology to deliver projects and present findings to leadership.
• Contribute to process improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Accounting experience

Deadline-driven

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA license (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated accountant to join the Controllers Group as a Principal Accounting Associate with a focus on agile project execution. You will be a self‑starter responsible for managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast paced, time sensitive environment. The Controllers Group supports the financial implementation of new products, services, and systems with countless opportunities for knowledge growth.

In this role you will:

• Serve as the main point of contact and own various projects in pipeline from the planning phase through delivery and stabilization
• Lead and assist in the development, testing and implementation of project requirements
• Collaborate with several teams across the organization on the Enterprise Wide Initiative payments initiatives and Branded Card programs
• Facilitate the consistent use of the Agile methodology for delivering projects
• Present results, findings, risks and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
• Contribute to Process Improvement through project development and knowledge sharing with a well governed mindset
• Participate in key corporate projects such as technology and data transformation, process improvement, and business initiatives
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve issues and stay connected on process or product changes
• Demonstrate ability to maintain effectiveness in constantly changing environment
• Ability to apply integrative thinking in complex situations, identify issues and propose solutions
• Demonstrate analytical skills and ability to integrate information from different sources to solve problems and improve processes

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting OR audit OR finance OR a combination

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• 4+ years of experience driving projects in Accounting

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

This role is hybrid meaning associates will spend 3 days per week in‑person at one of our offices listed on this job posting.

McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Associate, Accounting

Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Associate, Accounting

Wilmington, DE: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Associate, Accounting

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23‑A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901‑4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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