CPA Trainee

Ontario Power Generation; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Canada is looking for a CPA Trainee in Oshawa. This hybrid role involves supporting external reporting, accounting policy, and audit coordination. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, be actively working towards the CPA designation, and have relevant experience. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated between 2023 and Spring 2025, must have less than two years of relevant work experience.
• Experience through co-op terms or roles at top accounting firms is preferred.
• Must be registered with CPA Ontario and working towards obtaining CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, validating, and filing annual and quarterly external disclosures.
• Support accounting policy evaluation and implementation under US GAAP and IFRS.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial statement preparation

Audit support

Education

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting

Job description

Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of CPA Trainee. Reporting to the Director of External Reporting & Accounting Policy, this position will support key functions including external reporting and accounting policy, business planning and reporting, controllership, and internal audit, ensuring seamless financial operations and compliance.

OPG is a growing organization with operations across Ontario and the United States. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Location: Oshawa, ON • Hybrid working conditions • Shifts: Days • Travel: 10% • Education: Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• External Reporting: Assist in preparing, validating, and filing annual and quarterly external disclosures, including financial statements, MD&A, AIF, news releases, and other regulatory filings.
• Accounting Policy: Support the evaluation, preparation, and implementation of new accounting policies and complex technical accounting areas under US GAAP, IFRS, and public company regulatory standards.
• Audit Coordination: Collaborate with team members to address external auditor requests and ensure compliance with internal controls throughout the financial reporting process.
• Business Planning: Provide decision support to senior executives through oversight of consolidated financial results, including short- and long-term financial plans, Board reporting, scorecards, and benchmarking studies.
• Internal Reporting: Liaise with business units to deliver consolidated financial and operational results while advising on corporate financial policy development.
• Controllership: Lead finance activities such as accounting, reconciliations, control testing, business case development, variance analysis, and budget planning for assigned client portfolios.
• Operational Support: Partner with business units to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans that align with OPG’s strategy while ensuring cost efficiency and prudence.
• Internal Audit: Support audit engagements by conducting risk assessments, documenting processes, evaluating controls’ effectiveness, and monitoring corrective actions to address identified deficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting
• Graduated anytime between 2023 up to and including Spring 2025; must have less than two years of relevant work experience
• Up to two years of relevant experience through co-op terms or roles at top accounting firms, with exposure to internal controls, audit, and financial statement preparation, or in accounting, finance, or business planning roles within large organizations
• Must be actively working towards obtaining the CPA designation and registered with CPA Ontario. Include most recent Consolidated Summary report with the application
• Minimum cGPA of 70%. Please attach a copy of your transcript with your application.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to employment equity. We encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). Priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.

Application

Please submit your application online at jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline to Apply: September 23, 2025