Associate Principal

Principal Associate, Agile Accounting Does the idea of working with professional, highly trained accountants inspire you? Are you an accounting professional with a demonstrated ability to work well in teams, develop new ideas, and take ownership of your projects? Would you like the opportunity to individually contribute to the team, along with the opportunity to grow into a leader? Would you like to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded, all while having a work‑life balance? If so, opportunities for professional and personal fulfillment in a dynamic, progressive organization await you at Capital One! We are seeking a highly motivated accountant to join the Controllers Group as a Principal Accounting Associate with a focus on agile project planning. 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. This role will have the opportunity to engage with groups across the organization as part of variance analysis, financial statement risk identification, and issue resolution. Act as the primary point of contact for Financial Services Accounting projects, managing them from planning through delivery and stabilization Build and maintain relationships with local and cross‑functional teams to support corporate initiatives Facilitate the use of Agile methodology to ensure consistent project delivery Present findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership Plan, manage, and execute project documentation, identifying and remediating risks, issues, and dependencies Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to solve accounting and business problems, ensuring accountability and resolution Demonstrate organizational agility and apply financial, data, and technology concepts to meet program objectives Leverage problem‑solving and influencing skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent Contribute to process improvements through project development, knowledge sharing, and a well‑governed mindset Participate in key corporate initiatives, including technology and data transformation Collaborate with internal and external partners to address process or product changes Provide ad‑hoc analysis to management and support audit, risk, and compliance activities as needed Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or military experience At least 3 years of experience in accounting, external financial reporting, audit, finance, or a combination At least 3 years of experience with Google Office or Microsoft Office products, or a combination Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation 5+ years of experience in accounting, external financial reporting, audit or Finance, or a combination 3+ years of experience driving projects in Accounting 2+ years of experience in Tableau, Python, or SQL, or a combination At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. 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. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. 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. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 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