Principal Associate, Accounting - CPC Card Data Team

Overview

At Capital One, data is at the center of everything we do. As part of our newly formed Centralized Card Data Team, we sit at the top of the Card Product Controllers (CPC) organization and act as the definitive voice for all Card Accounting data needs. We are bridging the gap between raw data infrastructure and downstream financial reporting, turning data management from a back-office task into a core strategic advantage.

Qualifications

• A high level of comfort operating independently in an ambiguous, "startup-like" environment within a newly formed team.
• The ability to tackle big foundational tasks from scratch, such as establishing dataset inventories and data quality rules.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex technical constraints into clear business impacts, and vice versa.
• The ability to build trust and influence cross-functional partners, including Product Owners, Tech, and Financial Data Management.

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

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Analytics, or a related quantitative field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
• 5+ years of progressive experience working in data analytics, data governance, business intelligence, or financial data systems
• 4+ years of experience working directly within a financial institution, supporting Product Controllers, Finance or general ledger data infrastructure
• 2+ years of experience in Tableau, Python, or SQL, or a combination
• Familiarity with Agile operating models, writing logical rules and requirements, and integrating data controls directly into a delivery pipeline