Principal Associate, Agile Accounting

Capital One

. Act as the primary point of contact for Financial Services Accounting projects, managing them from planning through delivery and stabilization .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesMid-Level💰 $109,900 - $137,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Financial Services Accounting projects through Agile methodology, ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders and delivering on program objectives. Proficient in financial analysis, risk management, and process improvement to support corporate initiatives.

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Project ManagementAgile MethodologyFinancial AnalysisCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Tableau

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Hard Skills

AccountingExternal Financial ReportingAuditFinanceRisk ManagementData TransformationPythonSQLProject DocumentationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingInfluencingOrganizational AgilityCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Google OfficeMicrosoft OfficeTableau

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesAccounting ProjectsStakeholder EngagementCorporate InitiativesAudit and Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
No employer-sponsored immigration support or new employment authorization sponsorship
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
Preferred: 5+ years of experience in accounting, external financial reporting, audit or Finance, or a combination
Preferred: 3+ years of experience driving projects in Accounting
Preferred: 2+ years of experience in Tableau, Python, or SQL, or a combination

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial and other benefits supporting total well-being
Work-life balance
Opportunities for professional and personal fulfillment
Opportunities for knowledge growth
Professional growth opportunities
Hybrid work arrangement