Intermediate Associate, Business Advisory

Mcgovern Hurley Llp; Toronto; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation

Collaborative culture

Coaching program

On-site parking

Good transit access

Job summary

McGovern Hurley LLP is seeking a motivated accounting professional to join our hybrid team in Toronto. You will plan, execute, and complete compilation and review engagements, prepare ASPE-based financial statements, and perform analyses to ensure high-quality client work.

The role emphasizes CPA designation pursuit, strong client service, and collaboration within advisory teams, while providing professional growth through coaching and mentoring of co-op students.

Qualifications

• Progressive public accounting experience with compilation/review engagements, tax filings, and client advisory services.
• Pursuing CPA designation; transcripts may be requested during the application process.
• Proficient in ASPE, relevant income tax provisions, and general accounting principles.
• Technically proficient in Taxprep, CaseWare, and Excel with quick learning ability.
• Strong organizational and project management skills for handling multiple engagements.
• Self-driven with ownership, growth mindset, and willingness to take on challenges.
• Effective written and verbal communicator who collaborates with teams.
• Aligns with McGovern Hurley’s values of collaboration, integrity, and quality.
• Experience leading review/compilation engagements independently is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete compilation and review engagements with timely, high-quality client deliverables.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with ASPE.
• Perform reconciliations, analytical reviews, and variance analyses for accuracy.
• Prepare personal, corporate, trust, and HST returns ensuring tax compliance.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to deliver exceptional client service and issue resolution.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and mentoring of co-op students.
• Support and mentor co-op students, sharing knowledge and guidance.

Skills

Public accounting experience

CPA designation pursuit

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring/co-op supervision

Self-driven/ownership

Adaptability to new technologies

Client service mindset

Education

CPA designation (pursuit)

Tools

Taxprep

CaseWare

Microsoft Excel

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 ad 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. Tuesdays serve as the Anchor Day for the Business Advisory Group (BAG), creating dedicated time to collaborate, connect, and learn together.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete compilation and review engagements, ensuring timely delivery of accurate and high-quality client work.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
• Perform account reconciliations, analytical reviews, and variance analyses, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Prepare personal, corporate, trust, and HST returns while ensuring compliance with applicable tax legislation and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to deliver exceptional client service, resolve issues proactively, and ensure successful delivery of engagements.
• Manage multiple client engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced environments, consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Continuously expand accounting, tax, and advisory knowledge through professional development, career growth initiatives, and hands-on learning.
• Mentor and support co-op students by sharing technical knowledge, answering questions, and contributing to their learning and professional growth.

What You Bring

• 2 to 3 years of progressive public accounting experience, with exposure delivering compilation and review engagements, tax filings, and client advisory services.
• Committed to pursuing your CPA designation with a passion for accounting (a copy of your transcripts will be requested as part of the application process!).
• Proven experience applying Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), relevant income tax provisions, and general accounting principles.
• Technically proficient in Taxprep, CaseWare, and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-driven professional with a passion for continuous learning, a strong sense of ownership, and the confidence to embrace new challenges.
• Effective written and verbal communicator, with the ability to translate complex matters into clear insights and collaborate seamlessly with engagement teams.
• Demonstrated alignment with McGovern Hurley's values of collaboration, respect, accountability, integrity, and quality.
• Previous experience independently leading review and compilation engagements from planning through completion – 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 salaryranging from$58,000 - $80,000, 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 a vibrant professional hub with on-site facilities.
• Delicious food steps away 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.