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Graduate Recruitment Opportunities (GRO) - CPA Development Program (US)

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Compensation
$53–89K/yr
Location
Boston, MAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Manulife John Hancock’s CPA Development Program is a three-year rotational program for early-career accounting and finance talent. Participants spend 12 months in Internal Audit and 24 months in U.S. Finance, gaining experience with financial reporting, controls, risk, and quarterly close. The program supports CPA licensure through supervision, mentorship, paid study and exam days, tuition reimbursement, and CPA study materials.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial Controls Evaluation, requiredRisk Assessment, requiredAssurance, requiredReport Writing, requiredFinancial Reporting, requiredIFRS, requiredUSGAAP, requiredNAIC Reporting, requiredQuarterly Close, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredOrganization, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredInformation Synthesis, requiredPresentation Skills, requiredPriority Management, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredDigital Literacy, required

Qualifications

Accounting or Finance Degree, requiredCPA Certification Commitment, requiredMassachusetts CPA Requirements, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Graduate Recruitment Opportunities (GRO) at Manulife John Hancock. Start your career with purpose, growth, and community.

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future—starting with you. Our Graduate Recruitment Opportunities (GRO) program is a bold new approach to early talent development , designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulife John Hancock ’s flagship early talent program and brand. It’s more than just a job—it’s a launchpad for your career. GRO offers a consistent, high-quality experience for new graduates across the organization.

Accelerate your career in accounting and finance with our CPA Development Program , a key stream within our GRO early talent program. This three-year rotational program is 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 followed by a 24-month rotation in U.S. Finance, gaining exposure to IFRS, USGAAP, NAIC reporting, and the quarterly close process. As part of CPADP, you’ll join a vibrant community of peers, benefit from professional development events, mentorship, and leadership exposure, and be empowered to grow into a future-ready finance leader.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Internal Audit Rotation (12 months): Evaluate financial and operational controls, assess risk, and strengthen your assurance and report writing capabilities through participation in internal audit engagements.

  • U.S. Finance Rotation (24 months): Support internal and external reporting under IFRS, USGAAP, and NAIC standards. Contribute to the quarterly close process and collaborate with teams in tax, expense reporting, and risk management. Participate in internal audit 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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance with an expected graduation in 2027 from an accredited university.

  • Strong commitment to obtaining CPA certification and meeting the Massachusetts Public Board of Accountancy’s requirements.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical.

  • A self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to synthesize and present information effectively.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general digital literacy.

CPA Program Support:

  • Supervision by licensed CPAs from both Audit Services and U.S. Controllers teams.

  • 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 36 months of employment.

  • Dedicated mentorship to guide your development and CPA journey.

When you join our team:

  • We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

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

  • As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. Para obtener más información acerca de nosotros, visite http://www.manulife.com .

Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades

En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas. Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retención de talento, el ascenso y la remuneración, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientación sexual, características genéticas, condición de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente.

Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo. Un representante de Recursos Humanos trabajará con los solicitantes que requieran una adaptación razonable durante el proceso de solicitud. Toda la información que se haya compartido durante el proceso de solicitud de adaptación se almacenará y utilizará de manera congruente con las leyes y las políticas de Manulife/John Hancock correspondientes. Para solicitar una adaptación razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envíenos un mensaje a [email protected] .

Ubicación principal

Boston, Massachusetts

Modalidades de Trabajo

Híbrido

Se prevé que el rango salarial esté entre

$53,250.00 USD - $88,750.00 USD

Los empleados también tienen la oportunidad de participar en programas de incentivos y recibir una compensación vinculada al rendimiento empresarial e individual. El salario real variará según las condiciones del mercado local, la geografía y factores relacionados con el puesto como conocimientos, habilidades, requerimientos, experiencia y educación/formación. Si solicitas este puesto fuera de tu ubicación principal, por favor escríbenos a [email protected] para conocer el rango salarial correspondiente a tu ubicación.

Manulife/John Hancock ofrece a los empleados aptos una amplia variedad de beneficios personalizables, entre ellos, beneficios de salud, odontológicos, de salud mental, oftalmológicos, por discapacidad a corto y a largo plazo, cobertura de seguro de vida y por muerte accidental y desmembramiento, adopción/subrogación y bienestar, y planes de asistencia al empleado/familiar. También ofrecemos a los empleados admisibles varios planes de ahorro para la jubilación (incluidos planes de ahorro 401(k) o de pensiones y un plan mundial de propiedad de acciones con contribuciones equivalentes del empleador) y recursos de asesoramiento y educación financiera. Nuestro generoso programa de días libres pagos en EE. UU. contempla hasta 11 días festivos, 3 días personales, 150 horas de vacaciones y 40 horas de licencia por enfermedad (o más cuando lo exija la ley) por año, y ofrecemos todos los tipos de licencias contempladas por la ley.

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 (https://careers.manulife.com/global/en/talentacquisitionprivacystatement) .

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

How this job compares

Set against the 5,141 open Accounting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$53–89K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$95–150K/yr134 salary ranges
  • US median$95–140K/yr2,610 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $71K, is 43% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($125K) — in the lowest quarter of Accounting salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 215 open Accounting jobs in Massachusetts and 5,141 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Accounting postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (3,828 postings).
Education
2,537 of the 5,141 open Accounting jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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