GRO Program CPA

At Manulife we believe in investing in the future starting with you! Our GRO program is a boldnew approachto early talent development designed to launch your career with the support structure and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulifesflagshipearly talent than just ajobitsa launchpad for your career. GRO offersa consistent high-quality experience for new graduates across the organization.

The GRO CPA Development program is a 2430-month program that offers dynamic experienceswith possible rotationsacrossWealth and Asset Management Financial Reporting Expense Management Internal Audit Corporate Controller Taxation Internal Controls External Reporting and Financial Planning & formal support throughout your CPA journey including a CPA mentor paid study time off financial support forcoursesand Professional Final Exams. As part of GROyoulljoin a vibrant community of peers benefit from professional development sessions core skills training mentorship leadership exposureand be empowered to growinto afuture-ready finance leader.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide support and manage aspects of monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis

• Supportaculture of continuous improvement through ongoing analysis of procedures and process automation

• Collaborate with management to highlightpossible risksand opportunities while taking initiative to escalate issuesimpactingfinancial results

• Support the needs of our evolving organization through the development of reportsandleveragingcutting-edgeAI tools todelivernew insights into financial and businessperformance

Required Qualifications:

• Expected graduation of 2027from an accredited university and committed toattaininga CPA certification and will be eligible forCPA Professional Programupon graduation

• Well-developed interpersonal organizational and communication skills

• Solution-orientedmindsetwith strong analytical andproblem-solvingskills

• Self-starter and team player witha high levelof initiative strong work ethic and the ability to gather synthesize organize and report information

• Strongproficiencyin Exceland the ability to bring a forward-thinking approach byutilizingAI and automation to improve processes enhance insights and support continuous improvement within the team

• Aptitude toidentifyand make impactful recommendations improve existing and developing new processes

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

Salary range is expected to be between

$60000.00 CAD - $75000.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.

Application Instructions:

• Pleasesubmita resume coverletterand most recent transcript(unofficialtranscripts areaccepted)

• In addition please complete the supplemental questionnaire below and attach it along with the requested documents.

• If we do not receive all theabove-mentioneddocuments your application willNOTbe considered.

Supplemental Questionnaire:

1. Manulifes values are: Obsess about Customers Do the right thing Think Big Get it done together Own it and Share your humanity. Our Values are the guideposts that will help us achieve our bold Mission: Decisions made easier; Lives made values define who we are and how we work together: we are a digital customer-centric market leaderthatsleading the changecustomersdemand. Please tell us which value resonates with you the most. Please provide examples from your past experiences that help support your answer. (max. 150 words)

2. Are you currentlypursuing a CPAdesignation (Yes/No)

a. If yes whatis your expecteddate forwritingtheCFEexam

• September2027

• September2028

• Starting New Program in January 2027

• Already completed CFE

b. Haveyouregistered with CPA Ontario orrecordedanywork experience throughPERTreports

• Not registered with CPA Ontario

• Recordedwork experienceof less than 6 monthsin PERT

• Recordedwork experienceofbetween 6-12 monthsin PERT

• Recordedmore than 12 months experiencein PERT

3. Preferred Location:

• Waterloo

• Toronto

• Open to both

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This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment retention advancement and compensation and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship religion or religious beliefs creed sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions) sexual orientation genetic characteristics veteran status gender identity gender expression age marital status family status disability or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact .

Referenced Salary Location

Salary range is expected to be between

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

We use data and analytics technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automated processing tools to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information please refer to our personal information collection statement.