Finance Associate Jobs in Virginia

Finance Associate jobs in Virginia concentrate in financial services, government contracting, and defense-adjacent sectors, with openings at every level from analyst-track roles to senior associates supporting complex portfolios. The busiest hiring metros are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where employers such as Capital One, Freddie Mac, and Booz Allen Hamilton maintain large finance teams. The most in-demand specialties right now are financial analysis, budget management, and compliance-focused roles tied to federal contracting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top employerL3Harris
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring9
Work type67% On-site
Top industryLaw

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Hunton Andrews Kurth
Richmond – Energy and Infrastructure Finance Associate
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Richmond – Energy and Infrastructure Finance Associate
Hunton Andrews Kurth
Richmond, Virginia
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Health & Safety
Human Resources
$235k - $310k/yr
501-1,000

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Navy Federal Credit Union
Summer Associate Internship (Finance)
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Navy Federal Credit Union
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Summer Associate Internship (Finance)
Navy Federal Credit Union
Vienna, Virginia
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
10,000+

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Smithfield Foods
Career Foundation Program (CFP) Associate - Finance Track
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Career Foundation Program (CFP) Associate - Finance Track
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield, Virginia
Data Analytics
Project Management
$21.63 - $31.25/hr
10,000+

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University of Virginia
Finance Associate, UVA Fund
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University of Virginia
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Finance Associate, UVA Fund
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$27.36 - $30.05/hr
Hybrid
Associate's degree in accounting
10,000+

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L3Harris
Sr Associate, Finance
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Sr Associate, Finance
L3Harris
Lynchburg, Virginia
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$58k - $108k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Finance Associate Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
3 jobs
Reston
2 jobs
Lynchburg
2 jobs
Tysons Corner
2 jobs
Charlottesville
2 jobs
McLean
1 job
Vienna
1 job
Smithfield
1 job
Winchester
1 job

Finance Associate Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

L3Harris
L3Harris2 open roles
Capital One
Capital One2 open roles
Hunton Andrews Kurth
Hunton Andrews Kurth2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Law & Legal Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in finance associate jobs across Virginia.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field required
  • Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and enterprise platforms such as SAP or Oracle
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a corporate or government setting
  • Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations preferred for government contracting roles in Virginia
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional reporting and stakeholder updates
  • CPA candidacy or progress toward CFA charter is a competitive differentiator in Virginia hiring pools

Finance Associate Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a finance associate in Virginia?

Most Virginia employers require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics as the baseline for a finance associate role. Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a finance associate, but candidates pursuing securities-related work should complete FINRA registration through their sponsoring employer. For roles tied to government contracting, familiarity with federal budget frameworks strengthens a candidacy considerably. Progress toward a CPA or CFA credential distinguishes applicants at larger Virginia firms.

Which companies hire finance associates in Virginia?

Virginia finance associate roles are posted by L3Harris, Capital One, and Hunton Andrews Kurth and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Northern Virginia's concentration of defense contractors and financial institutions makes it one of the most active markets in the mid-Atlantic region for this role.

Which Virginia cities have the most finance associate jobs?

Richmond, Reston, and Lynchburg account for the largest share of finance associate openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because of the dense cluster of federal agencies, defense contractors, and financial services headquarters there, while Richmond draws openings through its banking and insurance sector and Virginia Beach reflects demand from military-adjacent finance operations and regional corporate offices.

Are there remote finance associate jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than many comparable roles. About 33% of finance associate openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the analytical and reporting work translates to distributed teams. Financial modeling, FP&A reporting, and budget analysis are the functions most commonly offered on a remote or hybrid basis by Virginia employers.

How can I get hired as a finance associate in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a rotational finance program or new-graduate analyst role at one of Virginia's large employers. Capital One, Freddie Mac, and Booz Allen Hamilton each run structured entry-level finance programs in Virginia that recruit recent graduates. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as accounting assistant, financial operations coordinator, or budget analyst intern have a strong on-ramp. Completing an Excel or financial modeling certification and pursuing CPA candidacy early gives applicants a measurable edge in Virginia hiring pools.

Where can I find and apply to finance associate jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to finance associate jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly through each posting.

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