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R227340 Posted 10/06/2025

Principal associate, Accounting

Mexico City, Mexico
  • Category Finance
  • Experience Principal Associate
  • Primary Address Ciudad de Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico

Overview

WeWork Reforma Latino (97001), Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico

Principal associate, Accounting

Global Finance supports all of Capital One’s worldwide financial activities, including corporate-level financial reporting, internal control, inter-company and tax activities. Within Global Finance, the Travel and Expense team is seeking a Principal Associate to act as the corporate card administrator for the Latin America program. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and implementing the roadmap for success in Latin America and collaborating with international and domestic partners. You will serve as an administrator for our Latin America corporate card program, and partner with colleagues across Finance and Enterprise Risk Management to deliver results and implement risk solutions to ensure Capital One’s continued stability and success. This role requires someone who pays close attention to the details, has strong communication skills, strong project/process management skills and someone with the confidence to challenge the status quo and drive step change improvements

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the main point of contact for the LatAm expense reimbursement process through Peoplesoft 

  • Manage the LatAm Corporate Card program.

  • Deliver a well-managed process, monitoring process health and user engagement/satisfaction to recommend projects/initiatives 

  • Drive continuous improvement, by developing business requirements, recommending and implementing well-managed solutions

  • Own management of projects, from the planning phase through delivery and stabilization, keeping stakeholders and leadership informed of progress and impediments.

  • Collaborate with several teams across the organization on various corporate initiatives

  • Present results, findings, risks and recommendations to leadership and Global Finance stakeholders

Here’s what we’re looking for in an ideal teammate:

  • You are a critical thinker who seeks to understand the business, its processes, risks and control environment.

  • You create energy and an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging.

  • You possess a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.

  • You adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, and are intellectually curious. You like to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking.

  • You develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives.

  • You do the right thing and lead by example. You have a passion for coaching and investing in the betterment of the team.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • At least 3 years of experience in Risk Management or Accounting or Compliance

  • At least 2 years of experience in Process Management, Governance or Information Security

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience in Risk Management

  • 3+ years managing Data or Access Management Risks

  • 2+ years of experience in Financial Services 

  • 1+ years of experience working in a fast paced consulting environment

  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

  • Excellent problem solving and influencing skills 


Capital One will only consider candidates that are Mexico citizens or permanent residents.

At Capital One, we respect individual differences in culture, religion, and ethnicity. Likewise, we promote equal opportunities and development for all personnel. In the hiring process, we seek to provide equal employment opportunities to candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, national origin, disability, or any other situation protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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

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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, any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Service Corp (COPSSC), and any position posted in Mexico is for Capital One Technology Labs Mexico.

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