Senior Associate, Audit

McGovern Hurley LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPA process reimbursement

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

McGovern Hurley LLP is a Canadian mid-sized CPA firm delivering audit, tax, reporting, and advisory services from North York with a two-day-in-office hybrid model. The role seeks an audit professional with 2–4 years in public accounting, IFRS/CAS knowledge, and leadership in mentoring junior staff.

You will act as in-charge on engagements, collaborate with Managers and Partners on risk-based plans, and deliver high-quality client service across diverse portfolios while advancing your CPA goals

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of public accounting experience.
• Pursuing or have a CPA designation.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and Canadian Auditing Standards.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, mentoring junior staff.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning to delivery across a diverse client portfolio.
• Mentor and coach junior auditors.
• Collaborate with Engagement Managers and Partners on risk-based audit strategies and engagement plans.
• Identify complex accounting issues and apply IFRS/CAS standards.
• Prepare client deliverables such as board communications and deficiency reports.
• Stay informed on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship building

Microsoft Excel

IFRS knowledge

CAS knowledge

Education

CPA designation (pursuing or obtained)

Tools

Office Suite (Excel, Word)

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 9 and Ontario's top 6 firms serving publicly listed entities.

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.

The Opportunity

You are driven audit professional with 2-4 years of public accounting experience, have or are pursing your CPA designation. You bring IFRS Accounting Standards and Canadian Auditing Standards knowledge and a proven ability to assist in leading audit engagements within fast-paced, client-focused environments. You are recognized with your collaborative approach to work – mentoring junior team members, building strong client relationships, and contributing to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional client service and high-quality work by ensuring smooth engagement workflows, proactively anticipating client needs, and escalating significant audit matters.
• Learn about the Canadian capital markets, financing arrangements and the stock exchange.
• Act as the in-charge on audit engagements from planning to delivery across a diverse client portfolio.
• Collaborate with Engagement Managers and Partners to develop and execute risk-based audit strategies and engagement plans.
• Identify complex accounting and audit issues, including revenue recognition, financial instruments, and share-based payments; Apply and deepen your understanding of IFRS Accounting Standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior auditors with ongoing coaching, feedback, and hands‑on guidance.
• Prepare key client deliverables, such as board communications, management letters, and deficiency reports, supported by clear and insightful financial analysis.
• Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to uphold technical excellence and compliance.

What You Bring

• 2-4 years of recent public accounting experience, with proven ability supporting end-to-end audit engagements and delivering client service across a diverse client portfolio.
• Pursuing or have a CPA designation, with successful passing of the CFE exam.
• Working knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards and Canadian Auditing Standards, with experience applying them across engagements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience mentoring, coaching, and growing collaborative, high-performing junior auditors.
• Excellent organization and project management 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.

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 $80,000 - $102,000, plus discretionary bonus.
• Financial support and reimbursement for the CPA process to earn your designation.
• Medical, health and dental benefits with 50/50 cost sharing after probationary period.
• 3 weeks’ paid vacation to start with a hybrid work model to promote work-life balance.
• 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.
• Easy transit and commuting access to south central North York with on-site parking.

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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.