Manager, Accounting, Retail Bank Agile Controllers

Capital One•McLean, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manager, Accounting, Retail Bank Agile Controllers Does the idea of working with and leading highly trained accountants and other project management professionals 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? Are you a project management professional with a strong knowledge of accounting? Would you like the opportunity to individually contribute and lead a team? If so, opportunities for professional and personal fulfillment in a dynamic, progressive organization await you at Capital One! We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join the Retail Bank Agile Controllers Team as an Accounting Manager with a focus on project execution. As an Accounting Manager on this team, you will execute on high priority projects for the company in support of our strategy and vision. You will be a self-starter responsible for managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast paced, time sensitive environment. The ideal candidate is a strong accounting professional with a demonstrated ability to work well in teams, deliver in a challenging and fast-paced environment, and has experience in project management. The Controller’s Group supports the financial implementation of new products, services, and systems with countless opportunities for knowledge growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or military experience
At least 5 years of experience in Accounting, or Audit, or Finance, or a combination
At least 3 years of Project Management experience
At least 2 years of Process Improvement experience

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification
3+ years of People Management
3+ years of experience with Agile methodologies
1+ years of experience with Jira or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Responsibilities

Work autonomously on large and small scale projects that have a direct impact on the company
Plan, design, manage, execute and document project plans to ensure delivery, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage the work
Proactively identify and remediate risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating where necessary
Demonstrate outstanding communication skill by displaying ability to tailor written and verbal messages to the appropriate level including an executive audience; produce professional, thoughtful presentation materials to drive home the big picture for leadership teams to make well informed decisions; and demonstrate confidence in presenting to that audience
Display strong consulting and collaboration skills with a variety of stakeholders across all levels to understand accounting and business problems, ensure accountability and focus on bringing issues to resolution
Demonstrate organizational agility to adapt to changing demands
Show a willingness to learn and an intellectual curiosity to better understand Capital One’s business processes to identify areas to streamline or improve accounting and business processes
Apply understanding of financial, data, and technology concepts to program objectives
Leverage problem solving and influencing skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent
Contribute to process improvement through project development and knowledge sharing
Build relationships and collaborate with both our local teams, and with multiple teams across the organization on various corporate initiatives
Facilitate the consistent use of the Agile methodology for delivering projects
Present results, findings, risks and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
Display a passion for coaching and developing a team of associates through their leadership style