GRO Program - CPA

Manulife • Boston, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The GRO CPA Development program is a three-year rotational program designed to support your journey to CPA licensure while providing hands-on experience in both Internal Audit and U.S. Finance. You’ll complete a 12-month rotation in Internal Audit and a 24-month rotation in U.S. Finance, gaining exposure to IFRS, USGAAP, NAIC reporting, and the quarterly close process. Accelerate your career in accounting and finance within our CPA Development Program, and you’ll also join a vibrant community of peers, benefit from professional development sessions, mentorship, and leadership exposure, and be empowered to grow into a future-ready finance leader.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance with an expected graduation in 2027 from an accredited college or university.
• Strong commitment to obtaining CPA certification and meeting the Massachusetts Public Board of Accountancy’s requirements.
• Well-developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter and team player with a high level of initiative, strong work ethic and the ability to gather, synthesize, organize, and report information
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong proficiency in Excel and the ability to bring a forward-thinking approach by utilizing AI and automation to improve processes, enhance insights, and support continuous improvement within the team

Responsibilities

• Internal Audit Rotation (12 months): Participants will have the opportunity to work on the assessment of financial and operational controls and risks and work on assurance and report writing skills.
• U.S. Finance Rotation (24 months): Participants will have the opportunity to assist with IFRS, USGAAP and NAIC external and internal reporting.
• Participants will also work on the quarterly close process through our financial reporting teams and shared service centers; and walkthroughs and/or other financial control work
• Participate in internal training and apply your learning to real-world business challenges.
• Work under the supervision of licensed CPAs and receive structured feedback and coaching.
• Contribute to projects that enhance financial transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• 20 paid study days and 4 paid exam days.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $7,500 per year toward the 150-credit requirement.
• Coverage of CPA study materials and one paid sitting per exam section.
• Monetary bonus for passing all CPA exams within 24 or 36 months of employment.
• Dedicated mentorship to guide your development and CPA journey.
• 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.
• 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.
• up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year
• full range of statutory leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level