Associate Manager, Tax
McGovern Hurley • Toronto, Ontario • Full Time
Posted on Tue, May 26, 2026
For over 45 years, McGovern Hurley has been a leading mid-sized CPA firm, delivering tailored audit and assurance, tax advisory, reporting and compliance, and consulting services to publicly listed entities, private companies, and owner-managed businesses – locally, nationally, and globally.
Registered with Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), we uphold the highest standards of quality, accountability, and technical excellence. We’re proud to rank among Canada’s top 10 firms serving publicly listed entities, completing more than 140 public company audits each year. Driven by integrity, curiosity, and collaboration, we empower our people to take ownership, accelerate their growth, and make a meaningful impact from day one.
Note: We operate in a hybrid model, with two in-office days per week at our North York office. Wednesdays serve as our Anchor Day for the Audit Assurance Group (AAG), creating dedicated time to collaborate, connect, and learn together.
About You
You are a CPA-designated audit professional with 3-5 years of public accounting experience, ready to take ownership of complex, end-to-end engagements across a diverse client portfolio. You bring strong IFRS and CAS expertise, with the confidence to navigate challenging audit issues, deliver high-quality assurance work, and keep engagements moving forward in a fast-paced environment.
You combine technical judgement with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. Known for your leadership and presence with clients and teams alike, you build trusted relationships, mentor and elevate junior staff, and play a key role in driving engagement success.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end audit engagements across a diverse client portfolio, including financial statements, disclosures, and other key deliverables.
- Deliver high-quality work and exceptional client service by proactively anticipating client needs and escalating issues when necessary.
- Collaborate with Engagement Partners to develop and execute a risk-based engagement approach and plan.
- Prepare key audit deliverables, such as board communications, deficiency letters, and management letters, using clear, insightful analysis of financial statements.
- Review workpapers, financial statements, and reports prepared by junior staff, ensuring audit quality, productivity, and adherence to budgets and timelines.
- Lead, mentor, and develop audit teams and junior auditors as part of McGovern Hurley’s Coaching Program, providing guidance, feedback, learning, and growth.
- Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, driving technical excellence and compliance.
- Drive McGovern Hurley’s growth through strong client relationship management and active participation in business development initiatives.
What You Bring
- 3 – 5 years of recent public accounting experience, with a CPA designation in good standing with CPA Ontario.
- Proven experience leading complex audit engagements from planning to completion, delivering high-quality audit and assurance services across a diverse client portfolio.
- Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), with experience applying them across complex engagements.
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring, coaching, and growing collaborative, high-performing teams.
- Excellent organization and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client expectations with confidence.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, Partners, and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word, along with experience using audit technologies and digital tools.
- Demonstrated alignment with McGovern Hurley’s values of collaboration, respect, accountability, integrity, and quality.
Why McGovern Hurley
At McGovern Hurley, our people are our greatest asset. As part of our dedicated and growing team, you can expect:
- Competitive salary ranging from $102,000 - $115,000, plus discretionary bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits after probationary period with 3 weeks’ paid vacation to start.
- Collaborative, high-performing culture that values excellence, growth, and recognition.
- Dynamic, tight-knit team environment where work-life integration is a top priority.
- Structured coaching program, ownership, and challenging work to fuel your growth.
- Located in Parkway Place, offering vibrant professional hub with on-site facilities.
- Delicious food spots nearby with a short drive to Fairview Mall and Victoria Park Plaza.
- Easy transit and commuting access to south central North York with on-site parking.
Are you ready for a new challenge and the chance to grow your career? Apply with your resume and start your journey with McGovern Hurley today.
McGovern Hurley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available at every stage, and we will work with you to meet your individual needs.
We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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