Senior Accountant

McGovern Hurley • Toronto, Ontario • Full Time

Posted on Wed, May 13, 2026

Over the past 45 years, we have assisted public companies in a wide range of industries including technology, real estate, life science, resources, and manufacturing meet their financial reporting and continuous disclosure requirements. Our comprehensive array of services is designed to address the key challenges for public companies that operate locally and globally. McGovern Hurley LLP is one of the top 10 firms in Canada providing services to this highly regulated sector with over 140 public company audits performed annually. Responsibilities:

Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating audits of financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
Demonstrate experience and ability to act as an in-charge on engagements
Collaborate with the engagement manager/senior manager and partners on engagement approach and execute on the plan using a risk-based approach
Recognize industry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues, including revenue recognition, financial instruments, and deferred tax provisions, etc.
Provide insightful feedback on financial statements and prepare other client deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters, management letters, etc.
Supervise associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge, monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan and budget
Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from client to audit team and vice versa is efficient
Identify and communicate significant accounting and auditing matters to manager/senior manager and partner on engagement
Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members
Manage time appropriately across multiple projects

Qualifications:

2.5 – 4 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
CPA Certification or successfully passed CFE
Understanding of audit services with knowledge of IFRS and CASs
Experience with audit of publicly listed entities is an asset

Job Details:

Number of vacancies: 1
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week; as a professional you acknowledge that some overtime will be required
Location: 251 Consumers Road, North York, ON
Salary: $80,720 - $100,000
Placement within the range will depend on depth of experience, demonstrated skills and alignment with the scope of the role
Benefits:
Eligibility to participate in the Firm’s group benefit plan after 3-months
Premium costs are allocated equally between the employer and employee
Program includes extended health, dental, life insurance and long-term disability

Join our team!To become a member of our firm, please submit your resume and cover letter to: recruitment@mcgovernhurley.com

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