Senior Associate, Audit (Fall 2026)

Mcgovern Hurley Llp; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

McGovern Hurley is seeking an audit professional with 2-4 years of public accounting experience who is pursuing the CPA designation. You will lead engagements, apply IFRS and CAS, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Join a hybrid North York office with two in-person days weekly. You’ll manage planning through delivery, review workpapers, and collaborate with Partners to deliver high-quality client service and timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of public accounting experience
• Pursuing CPA designation or near completion; CFE passed
• Strong IFRS and CAS knowledge
• Leadership, mentoring and collaboration
• Excellent organization and project management

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality client service with smooth engagement workflows
• Act as in-charge on audits from planning to delivery
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners on risk-based audit plans
• Review workpapers and financial statements for accuracy
• Address complex accounting and audit issues
• Prepare client deliverables and financial analysis
• Supervise and coach junior auditors
• Stay updated on accounting standards and best practices

Skills

Public accounting exp

CPA candidate

IFRS & CAS

Leadership & mentoring

Time management

Client relations

MS Office / Excel

Audit tech tools

Education

CPA designation in progress

CFE exam passed

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Audit software/tools

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 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.

About You

You are driven audit professional with 2-4 years of public accounting experience, pursing your CPA designation. You bring strong IFRS and CAS knowledge and a proven ability to leading audit engagements within fast-paced, client-focused environments. Known for your strong judgement, attention to detail, and calm confidence under pressure, you consistently deliver high-quality work as you navigate complex audit work. 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, proactivelyanticipatingclient needs, and escalating significant audit matters.
• Act as the in-charge on audit engagements from planning to delivery across a diverse client portfolio, including financial statements, disclosures, and other key deliverables.
• Collaborate with Engagement Managers and Partners to develop and execute risk-based audit strategies and engagement plans.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and reports prepared by junior team members to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to budgets and timelines.
• Identifyand address complex accounting and audit issues, including revenue recognition, financial instruments, and deferred tax provisions.
• Prepare key client deliverables, such as board communications, management letters, and deficiency reports, supported by clear and insightful financial analysis.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior auditors with ongoing coaching, feedback, and hands‑on guidance.
• Stay abreast ofevolvingaccounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to uphold technical excellence and compliance.

What You Bring

• 2-4 years of recent public accounting experience,withproven ability supporting end-to-end audit engagements anddeliveringclientservice across a diverse client portfolio.
• Pursuing Chartered ProfessionalAccountant(CPA) designation or nearcompletion,with successful passing of the CFE exam.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), with experience applying them across complex engagements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience mentoring, coaching, and growing collaborative, high-performingjunior auditors.
• Excellent organization and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client expectations with confidence.
• Strong communicationand relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, Partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiencyin 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$80,000 - $102,000, 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.