Associate, Audit (Fall 2026)

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’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. Wednesdays serve as our Anchor Day for the Audit Assurance Group (AAG), creating dedicated time to collaborate, connect, and learn together.
About You
McGovern Hurley’s next Associate, Audit is an emerging, ambitious accounting professional pursuing a CPA designation and ready to launch a career in public practice. Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn, you bring a strong foundation in accounting, a passion for the details, and the drive to continuously build your technical and professional skills across audit, client service, and financial reporting. You thrive in fast-paced environments where you can take ownership, contribute meaningfully to engagements team, and deliver high-quality work with accuracy, accountability, and integrity.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Build and fortify your technical and professional skills across accounting, auditing, client interactions, and collaboration within an engagement team. 
• Apply and deepen your understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), supporting audit and financial reporting engagements. 
• Gain hands-on experience with audit tools and accounting software on audit engagements and/or compilation engagements. 
• Collaborate with the client engagement team ahead of fieldwork to understand roles and responsibilities, identify risk areas, determine materiality, and align on key deadlines. 
• Assess the appropriateness and sufficiency of audit evidence, such as cash, expenses, capital asset additions, prepaid expenses, and equity transactions. 
• Review, investigate, and help resolve discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents, and reports. 
• Assist with financial statement tie-outs to ensure accuracy and consistency between working papers and financial statements. 
• Develop a strong understanding of the Firm’s services, clients, and industry sectors with real, hands-on engagement experience. 

What You Bring

• Committed to pursuing your CPA designation (a copy of your transcripts will be requested!).
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with a strong aptitude for quickly learning and adapting to new technologies.
• Ambitious and driven approach to work with a passion for accounting, an eagerness to learn and grow, and confidently take on new challenges. 
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster strong relationships and collaborate seamlessly. 
• Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to confidently manage multiple priorities and deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy. 
• Demonstrated alignment with McGovern Hurley’s values of collaboration, respect, accountability, integrity, and quality.
• Proven experience in client- or customer-facing roles, engaging clients professionally and delivering a positive experience – 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 salary ranging from $58,000 - $80,000, plus discretionary bonus. 
• Comprehensive benefits after probationary period with 3 weeks’ paid vacation to start. 
• 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. 
• Delicious food spots nearby with a short drive to Fairview Mall and Victoria Park Plaza. 
• Easy transit and commuting access to south central North York with on-site parking. 

Are you ready for a new challenge and the chance to grow your career? Apply with your resume and start your journey with McGovern Hurley today.
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 impact you’ll make, visit us here!