Job Description: CPA Student GAME ON – OLG needs you We’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it – OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land-based gaming channels. Over the course of fiscal 2022-23, OLG delivered a record $2.5 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform. OLG is a pre-approved Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) training office, offering students an exciting and involved 30-month rotational program starting in External Reporting (18-months) and finishing in Financial Planning and Analysis (12-months). OLG CPA students gain the necessary practical experience requirements required by CPA Ontario and are provided a CPA Mentor to support successful completion of CPA’s enabling competencies. Our training office is structured to optimize the student experience, providing challenging opportunities for development, a robust network of experienced CPAs and support to work towards achieving their designation. Students are strategically placed within the consolidation teams, comprised of technical subject matter experts, working together to meet regulatory reporting requirements, organizational planning needs and otherwise supporting the division in achieving its strategic objectives. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Understand the differing financial reporting needs of external stakeholders (Province of Ontario, Charities, Municipalities, and Regulators) and compliance with current and future financial reporting standards (i.e., IFRS) and assess how they are presented and disclosed on the financial statements. Prepare non-routine and/or complex journal entries and advise on accounting policy using IFRS standards. Deliver presentations, memos, and working papers on accounting issues with recommendations for technical treatment. Collaborate in the preparation of OLG's quarterly and annual consolidated external financial statements and prepare/analyze sections of the consolidated financial statements, annual note disclosures, annual reports and MD&A with extensive exposure to various lines of business and executives. Liaise with the external financial statement auditors (both Financial and Technology teams) in coordinating deliverables, preparing working papers and otherwise supporting the engagement. Interpret and analyze financial statements: ratios and trend analysis based on timing and financial statement presentation, including consideration for interrelationships between the statements. Prepare quarterly Balance Sheet commentary and explanation of changes, cash flow analysis and reporting for business leaders. FP&A (12-month rotation) On a monthly/quarterly basis, identify revenue and expense variances to in-year forecasts and annual budget and provide foresight into trends and opportunities. Analyze certain line of business costs based on comparative information (industry, other lines of business, etc.) in order to identify opportunities for cost reduction. Provide recommendations to FP&A Management and assist FP&A in presenting opportunities to business leaders, as appropriate. Design and maintain accurate financial models used to facilitate and verify the compilation and upload of forecasts and budgets in D365; explain information requirements to other stakeholders within OLG based on the understanding of differing information needs. Assess the reasonableness of forecasts/budgets gathered from stakeholders and challenge the assumptions used, as appropriate. Evaluate inputs for the periodic re-forecast and annual budget process ensuring it is accurate and identifying any gaps in the supporting information; using the information supplied, prepare the financial re-forecast and budget, analyze actual results against the budget and re-forecast P&Ls, graphs and tables to facilitate FP&A Management’s discussion. Assist with preparation of monthly results, forecast, and annual business plan presentations to senior management Design and maintain accurate dashboards used for proceeds and expense tracking (weekly, monthly, re-forecast and budget). WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Knowledge: Completion of a University degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field Active enrollment in CPA Program (Student membership and requirements met for CPA PEP enrollment) Experience: Experience with Office 365, in particular Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint and other tools that support financial processes (ERPs, Data Lakes, and Workflow tools) Experience in financial modeling an asset Skills: Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and able to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely to a non-technical audience. Process management skills and able to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive salary and ability to participate in the defined benefit pension plan provided by the Public Service Pension Plan Extensive training and professional development programs. Mentorship by an experienced OLG Finance CPA-designated team member throughout and beyond the duration of the program to ensure the successful completion of your CPA designation and to assist you with your personal career path within OLG. Support in obtaining your CPA designation, including financial support for your studies and an industry-leading CFE prep course. Once you’ve completed your rotation OLG will provide you the support to find a suitable role within OLG based upon your interest and performance. Learn about OLG – GAME ON! Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of our culture and cornerstones of the Five Truths that OLGers Live by. At OLG, our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario. OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. While we are re-shaping and growing our business, we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose, and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLG’s net profits are reinvested back into the province, contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians. Visit our website at olg.ca for more information or talk to us on one of our social media sites Facebook.com/OLGToday/ Twitter.com/OLGtoday Linkedin.com/company/olg Playsmart.ca OLG Apps for Android and Apple devices on Google Play or App Store Application Instructions: Please apply through the OLG student careers page: https://olg.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers-Students Application Deadline: June 13, 2025. OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at careers@olg.ca if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process. We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact careers@olg.ca, 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2. It's an exciting time to be here! When you join OLG you will work with some of the most creative minds in the industry and with people who want to share their ideas and ask for yours. As you build your career, you'll help build communities across Ontario and deliver world-class entertainment. OLG is committed to delivering gaming entertainment that maximizes economic benefits for the people of Ontario in an efficient and socially responsible manner. We deliver on this commitment through the strength of our prime asset – our people. Since 1975, OLG has provided approximately $55 billion to the people and Province of Ontario to support key government priorities like health care; the treatment and prevention of problem gambling; and support for amateur athletes. Each year, proceeds from OLG’s operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province
