Associate, Tax
McGovern Hurley • Toronto, Ontario • Intern
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. Thursdays serve as our Anchor Day for the Tax Advisory Group (TAG), creating dedicated time to collaborate, connect, and learn together.
About You
As McGovern Hurley’s next Associate, Tax, you’ll accelerate your career in public practice while building hands-on experience across corporate, trust, and partnership tax engagements. You’re an ambitious CPA candidate who’s eager to deepen your technical tax foundation, take on meaningful client work, and learn alongside a collaborative and high-performing team. Detail-oriented, proactive, and driven to grow, you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can make an impact, build strong relationships, and deliver high-quality work with confidence and professionalism.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review corporate, trust, and partnership tax returns across a range of complexity, delivering accuracy, precision, and exceptional client service.
- Support end-to-end tax compliance engagements by gathering, organizing, and validating client financial information to ensure accurate, complete, and CRA-compliant filings.
- Build and apply strong technical knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act, CRA guidance, and evolving tax legislation across a diverse client portfolio.
- Contribute to tax compliance and regulatory initiatives by preparing and filing election forms and other required documentation with a focus on quality and accuracy.
- Drive technical excellence through in-depth tax research, identifying risks and delivering practical, client-focused insights, summaries, and recommendations.
- Analyze financial, accounting, and tax data to generate meaningful insights that support compliance requirements and inform broader tax advisory initiatives.
What You Bring
- Pursuing your Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) designation with plans to pursue CPA In-Depth Tax Program.
- Passionate about public accounting, eager to learn, and excited to dive into real client engagement work, taking on new challenges with confidence.
- Technically proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook) with a knack for picking up new tools and technology quickly.
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, ready to engage clients professionally and collaborate seamlessly with others.
- Strong organizational and execution skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines with confidence.
- Demonstrated alignment with McGovern Hurley’s values of collaboration, respect, accountability, integrity, and quality.
- Proven experience in client- or customer-facing roles, engaging clients professionally and delivering a positive experience – a definite plus.
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 $58,000 - $80,000, 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.
To learn more about the impact you’ll make, visit us here!