CPA Leadership Rotational Program – 2027 New Graduate Opportunity

Overview

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description

Earn your CPA. Accelerate your career. Shape the future of finance. Ready to build a CPA career that goes beyond traditional accounting? At Sun Life, we’re developing the next generation of finance leaders. Through our CPA Leadership Program (CLP), you’ll earn your CPA designation while gaining diverse experiences across Finance, building leadership skills, and developing expertise in the emerging areas transforming the profession.

This year, we’re introducing a new 2+1 rotational model that combines a strong foundation in accounting and finance with exposure to strategic, future-focused areas such as transformation, analytics, automation, sustainability, and planning. It’s more than a CPA program. It’s an opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of Canada’s leading financial services organizations.

Why Join the CPA Leadership Program?

As a CLP Participant, You Will

• Complete three diverse one-year rotations across Accounting and Finance
• Gain CPA Ontario approved practical experience through meaningful work
• Receive financial support, study leave, and milestone incentives
• Be paired with a senior CPA mentor (Director level or above)
• Build relationships with Finance leaders, program alumni, and peers across Sun Life
• Participate in career differentiating leadership development experiences
• Gain exposure to emerging capabilities such as data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and finance transformation
• Make meaningful business impact from day one

Your CPA journey

Our 2+1 rotational model is designed to accelerate your development and prepare you for a broad range of career opportunities across Accounting and Finance.

• Years 1 & 2: Technical Excellence
  • Build a strong foundation in accounting, financial reporting, and business operations while gaining CPA-approved practical experience across Finance and Accounting teams
• Year 3: The Future of Finance
  • Apply your technical foundation in strategic and innovative areas such as Finance Transformation, Data & Analytics, Automation, FP&A, Investor Relations, and Sustainability.

What you need to succeed

We’re looking for curious, ambitious graduates who are eager to learn, challenge themselves, and grow into future finance leaders. We are looking for candidates who:

• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset
• Show leadership through academic, extracurricular, volunteer, or work experiences
• Thrive in collaborative environments and communicate effectively
• Apply strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Have a foundation in accounting principles and financial concepts
• Embrace innovation, change and continuous learning
• Bring experience with data analytics, automation, AI or other emerging technologies (considered an asset)
• Preference will be given to candidates graduating from an accredited accounting, commerce, or business undergraduate program at a recognized post-secondary institution

Eligibility

• Graduate between April 2026 and September 2027
• Be available to begin full-time employment in August 2027 (or September 2027 if writing the September CFE)
• Be eligible to enroll in the CPA Professional Program before your start date, including:
• A recognized degree or equivalent
• At least 120 credit hours or equivalent
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 70% on those 120 credit hours
• Successful completion of CPA’s Knowledge Assessment or CPA Qualifying Courses
• Be able to work in a hybrid environment from either our Toronto or Waterloo office
• Equivalency is assessed by CPA Ontario as part of the application process

How To Apply

• Resume & Academic Transcript
• Motivation Letter (Maximum 250 words): Tell us why you want to join Sun Life's CPA Leadership Program with examples that demonstrate your leadership, initiative, problem-solving, accounting foundations, and commitment to Sun Life

Candidates selected for the final round must be available to attend an in-person interview in Toronto on September 9, 2026.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: $68,000 - $76,000 annually

• Starting compensation is based on your CPA journey at the time of hire.
• As a full-time Sun Life employee, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits and Total Rewards package.
• In Addition To Competitive Compensation, Participants Receive
• CPA financial assistance
• Paid study leave and funding for CPA study materials
• Annual performance incentives
• Eligible for salary increases as key CPA milestones are achieved throughout the program

Additional Information

We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may email a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com. We are a hybrid organization offering options to work from the office or virtually. We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, and interview scheduling. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job category: CLP - CPA Leadership Program. Posting End Date: 09/08/2026.

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