Accounting Manager, SOX Advisory Team

Capital One - McLean, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

McLean, VA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Accounting Manager for the SOX Advisory Team at Capital One is responsible for leading risk management initiatives related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and regulatory reporting. This role involves advising on risk management processes, performing independent validations of financial data integrity, and enhancing the overall control environment to meet regulatory expectations. The position requires strong communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders and a deep understanding of reporting compliance and risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more lines of business through risk management processes including scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing, deficiency analysis, reporting, and quarterly certifications.
• Liaise between business process performers, risk offices, internal auditors, and accountable executives to communicate identified risks or issues and recommended remediation actions.
• Support technology and business transformation by assessing potential control changes needed to enhance financial reporting and risk management practices.
• Perform analysis, capture and report control performance metrics, and assist in preparing quarterly stakeholder reporting.
• Interpret and communicate program and control information to senior leadership, including identified risks or issues and recommended remediation.
• Develop a high level of knowledge around reporting compliance, risk management, and evolving industry changes, understanding the broader context of reporting risks affecting the company.
• Lead or perform substantive testing procedures, including identifying and defining issues, reviewing and analyzing transactional evidence, documenting target area processes and procedures, and recommending remediation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience
• At least 5 years of experience in Accounting, Internal Controls, Audit, or a combination.

Nice-to-haves

• At least 7 years of experience in Accounting, Internal Controls, Audit, or a combination
• Experience in Public Accounting, Financial Services, or a combination
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or a combination.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Financial benefits
• Inclusive benefits supporting total well-being