Senior Director, Card Accounting, Reconciliations

Capital One

. Lead a hybrid team of approximately 30 associates delivering financial results for Branded and Business Card, Payments, and Rewards businesses .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $217,000 - $272,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Accounting, particularly in US GAAP compliance, financial analysis, and regulatory reporting. Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and communicate complex financial matters effectively.

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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)US GAAP ComplianceFinancial AnalysisPublic Accounting ExperienceCard Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Accounting PolicyFinancial ReportingRegulatory FilingsAd Hoc Business AnalysisTransaction ReconciliationSOX ComplianceInvestment AccountingDebt AccountingProcess ImprovementOperational Challenges

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam LeadershipStakeholder InfluenceOrganizational SkillsMotivational Coaching

Tools & Technologies

Finance SystemsAccounting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Financial ResultsBranded CardBusiness CardPaymentsRewardsSEC RegulationsInternal AuditCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a hybrid team of approximately 30 associates delivering financial results for Branded and Business Card, Payments, and Rewards businesses
Communicate complex matters during month-end close presentations and business discussions
Identify and drive opportunities to centralize, eliminate, automate, or outsource activities
Conduct ad hoc business analysis on how business actions affect financial results and accounting policy decisions
Partner with Controllers, FP&A, Credit Card Line of Business, project management, and business partner teams
Research Card Accounting questions and prepare summaries with Accounting Policy
Draft and/or review 10-K, 10-Q, earnings release, and other regulatory filing information
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and other regulatory guidance
Lead reconcilers in identifying and understanding transaction discrepancies in Finance systems
Design and implement new business product/program initiatives and processes
Deliver internal audit reviews and SOX compliance
Coach and develop associates while empowering and motivating the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or military experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
At least 12 years of accounting experience
At least 5 years of Public Accounting experience OR at least 5 years of Technical Accounting experience
At least 3 years of Card Accounting OR Accounting Policy experience
Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and experience with investment & debt accounting
Experience solving multiple and complex operational and accounting challenges
Organizational skills and aptitude for information technology
Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and interact cross-functionally
No new employment authorization sponsorship or immigration-related support available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them