Associate Manager, Audit

Mcgovern Hurley Llp; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

Collaborative culture

Coaching program

On-site parking

Hybrid work model

Job summary

McGovern Hurley LLP in North York operates a hybrid model with two in-office days per week. We seek a CPA-designated audit professional with 3–5 years public accounting experience to own complex engagements, lead teams, mentor juniors, and maintain high-quality assurance. You’ll partner with partners on risk-based plans, foster client relationships, and drive growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of public accounting experience
• CPA Ontario designation in good standing
• Strong IFRS and CAS expertise
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability
• Experience leading audits and managing teams

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements across a diverse client portfolio
• Deliver high-quality work and exceptional client service
• Collaborate with Engagement Partners on risk-based engagement plans
• Prepare audit deliverables (board comms, deficiency letters, management letters)
• Review workpapers and reports for quality, budget, and timelines
• Mentor and develop audit teams through coaching program
• Stay current with accounting standards and regulatory changes
• Support firm growth through active client relationship management

Skills

Public accounting

CPA designation

IFRS knowledge

CAS knowledge

Leadership

Client relationship

Team mentoring

Communication

Excel & Word

Audit planning

Education

CPA designation in good standing with CPA Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Audit software

Job description

Build Your Career Where It Matters.

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’reproud 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:Weoperatein a hybrid model, withtwo in-office days per weekat our North York office.Wednesdaysserve 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 salaryranging from$102,000 - $115,000, plus discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefitsafter probationary period with 3 weeks’ paid vacation to start.
• Collaborative, high-performing culturethat values excellence, growth, and recognition.
• Dynamic, tight-knit team environmentwhere work-life integration is a top priority.
• Structured coaching program, ownership, and challenging workto 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 accessto south central North York with on-site parking.

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 impactyou’llmake, visit us here!