Principal Associate, Accounting

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia
Principal Associate, Accounting
Would you like to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded, all while having a work-life balance? 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 apply your accounting skills to projects at a tech driven organization? If so, opportunities for professional and personal fulfillment in a dynamic, progressive, tech forward 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 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 Bank Core Modernization Enterprise Wide Initiative
• 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
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, external financial reporting, audit, finance, or a combination

Preferred Qualifications:

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

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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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