CPA Summer Internship Program 2026

Why you’ll love working here

Ready to be a future leader of tomorrow? We have just the opportunity for you! Step into your potential with our exciting internship program where you’ll be empowered to make progress for yourself, our colleagues and our customers around the globe! Join a supportive team and experience a values-first culture where your career development and wellbeing are just as important as the impact you’ll make on the job.

Program Overview

Internships available in, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Management Reporting and Analysis – Focuses on John Hancock’s quarterly results as the U.S. Division of Manulife Financial Corporation. Supports key external deliverables such as Management’s Discussion and Analysis and press releases

• Financial Reporting – Preparing GAAP and Statutory financial statements for John Hancock’s insurance entities.

• Tax –Supports quarterly and annual tax provisions and filings across John Hancock.

• Controls Center of Excellence – Drives standardization and centralization of controls across the U.S. Division, including risk assessments, key controls, and methodologies to support best practices.

• Internal Audit – Provides independent assurance on the design and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes across John Hancock and Manulife.

• WAM Accounting & Reporting – Manages monthly production and analysis of financial results (IFRS basis) and leads process improvement and automation initiatives for the Wealth and Asset Management segment.

• Mandatory participation in program for the full 11 weeks  

How you’ll make an impact 

• Build a network of fellow interns and co-op students

• Volunteer and give back through community engagement opportunities

• Attend monthly development sessions with guest speakers from across the organization

• Gain exposure to our culture, values, and leadership principles

• Receive hands-on training and experience within your assigned Accounting area

• Work within a large, complex global financial services firm

• Network with professionals at all levels of the organization​

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Strong academic performance; currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Commitment to pursuing CPA certification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, high initiative, and ability to synthesize and communicate information

• Effective time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Strong interpersonal skills; team player with a collaborative mindset

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife 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 <