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Principal Associate - Accounting, Agile Pod

Capital One
Full Timeprincipal
McLean, Virginia, USPosted 6 days ago

Role Overview

Capital One is hiring a Principal Associate - Accounting, Agile Pod. This is a full-time role in McLean. posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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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.

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 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Principal Associate - Accounting, Agile Pod position at Capital One?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Capital One. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Principal Associate - Accounting, Agile Pod position at Capital One located?

This position is based in McLean. Capital One has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Principal Associate - Accounting, Agile Pod at Capital One earn?

Capital One has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Principal Associate - Accounting, Agile Pod role at Capital One posted?

This role was posted on July 15, 2026 (6 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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