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:

Length of term: 4 months (May-August 2026)

The Canadian & U.S. Internal Controls team, led by the Director, Financial Controls, provides an oversight and consolidation role for all Canadian and U.S. Business Units (BU’s) with respect to Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), standard accounting control functions, select risk and compliance activities and acts as a consultant on various financial control and risk related matters.

Reporting to the Manager, U.S. Financial Controls, the Accounting Analyst Co-op is responsible for assisting BU’s to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Canadian Investor Confidence rules. In this role, the Accounting Analyst Co-op will gain exposure to various areas within the U.S. business, ranging from Insurance Operations (premiums, claims and commissions processing) to Central Finance, among others.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting or related discipline, with the intention to obtain a CPA designation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting reporting and control deadlines.
• Ability to work independently to effectively support the team.
• Ability to work remotely as team members are located in both Canada and U.S.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required as this position has direct contact with numerous departments within and outside the company.
• Ability and willingness to learn new software applications quickly. Workiva, an online platform, is used for all SOX testing/documentation.

What will you do?

Working in a continuous improvement environment, assist in ensuring that Sun Life Financial (SLF) is in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Canadian Investor Confidence rules as follows:

• Attend internal control walkthrough meetings with relevant individuals from each business unit and the external auditors.
• Design, execute and perform detailed testing of internal controls in accordance with professional audit standards, and within established deadlines.
• Evaluate internal controls, propose enhancements to controls and investigate the cause of internal control weaknesses.
• Perform analysis and needed remediation testing around identified control deficiencies.
• Assist the Manager, U.S. Financial Controls in keeping track of ICFR deliverables to the external auditors and ensure timely delivery.
• Other responsibilities and projects as required.

What's in it for you?

• At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadian’s achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
• As a student, you’ll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team’s goals.
• You’ll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role. We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many more exciting opportunities.
• We are honored to be recognized as Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.
• Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.

Thinking about your future career and interested in pursuing a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation? Check out Sun Life’s CPA Leadership Program!

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.

Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance

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 [email protected].

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.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category:

Temporary Employee

Posting End Date:

24/02/2026