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Earn your CPA.Accelerateyourcareer.Shape the future of finance.

Ready tobuild aCPA career thatgoesbeyond traditional accounting?

At Sun Life, we'redevelopingthe next generation of finance leaders. Through ourCPA Leadership Program (CLP), you'll earn your CPA designationwhile gainingdiverseexperiences acrossFinance,building leadershipskills, and developing expertisein theemerging areas transforming the profession.

This year, we're introducing a new2+1 rotationalmodelthatcombines 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 buildarewardingcareer with one of Canada's leading financial services organizations.

Why Join the CPA Leadership Program?

As a CLP participant, youwill:

• Complete threediverse one-year rotations across Accountingand Finance

• Gain CPA Ontario approvedpracticalexperience through meaningful work

• Receive financial support, study leave, and milestone incentives

• Be paired with a seniorCPAmentor(Director level or above)

• Buildrelationshipswith Finance leaders, program alumni, and peers across Sun Life

• Participate in career differentiatingleadershipdevelopment experiences

• Gain exposure to emerging capabilities such as data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and finance transformation

• Makemeaningfulbusiness impact fromdayone

Your CPA journey

Our 2+1 rotational model is designedtoaccelerateyourdevelopment and prepare you for a broad range ofcareeropportunitiesacross Accounting andFinance.

• 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 strategicand innovativeareas such as Finance Transformation, Data & Analytics, Automation, FP&A, Investor Relations, and Sustainability.

What do 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

• Applystrong 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 accreditedaccounting,commerce, or business undergraduateprogram at arecognized post-secondaryinstitution.

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 theCPA Professional Program* before your start date, including:

• Arecognized degreeor equivalent*

• Atleast 120 credit hoursor equivalent*

• Aminimumcumulative GPA of70%on those 120 credit hours

• Successfulcompletion 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 9th, 2026.

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 milestonesare achieved throughout the program

Interested in learning more?

JoinourLinkedIn communityandregister for one of our upcoming virtual sessions events to learn more about our CLP Program, and meet our current participants, alumni and program leaders!

Virtual Information Sessions:

• July 16, 1:00-1:45pm

• July 21, 6:00-6:45pm

Sign up here: Sun Life CPA Leadership Program Info Session - Fill out form

• July 28, 1:00-2:00 pm

• July 28, 6:00-7:00 pm

• July 30, 12:00-1:00pm

Sign up here: Sun Life 2026 Virtual Fireside Chats - Fill out form