CPA Leadership Rotational Program – New Graduate

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.

• 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

Years1 & 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.

Year3:
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.

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

• 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.

• 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

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

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. 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 e‑mail a request to

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our clients and you! Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.