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.
Thursdays serve as our Anchor Day for the Tax Advisory Group (TAG), creating dedicated time to collaborate, connect, and learn together.
About You You will be a key member of McGovern Hurley’s growing Tax Advisory Group—leading client engagements, advising on tax planning strategies, and managing complex tax returns. With 5+ years of public accounting experience, you bring strong expertise in transactions, reorganizations, and indirect tax matters, along with a collaborative, high-ownership approach. As a trusted advisor and mentor, you’re passionate about delivering excellence, supporting emerging professionals, and making a meaningful impact.
Your Key Responsibilities
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Lead complex, client tax engagements across a diverse client portfolio, setting the standard for excellence.
- Serve as a trusted advisor within the Tax Advisory Group, delivering timely, high-quality strategic tax planning and compliance solutions.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and review of complex tax returns and engagements with a focus on quality and standard.
- Drive technical excellence with thorough tax research and clear, confident presentation of findings.
- Collaborate closely with Firm Partners on advanced tax planning initiatives and broader client strategy.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance guidance to emerging tax professionals, driving performance excellence and long-term career growth.
- Contribute to firm growth with relationship building and active participation in business development initiatives.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance team performance, strengthen processes, and elevate the overall client experience.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of progressive, hands-on public accounting experience, with strong exposure to complex tax engagements and tax memorandums.
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CPA designation, with completion (or near completion) of the CPA In-Depth Tax Course or MTAX program.
- Trusted advisor mindset, with the ability to understand clients’ businesses and provide strategic tax guidance.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines with confidence.
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring, coaching, and growing collaborative, high-performing teams.
- Driven, analytical thinker and strong communicator who translates complex tax matters into clear, practical insights—both verbally and in writing.
- Proven client advisory and relationship-building skills, with the ability to understand business needs and deliver strategic tax guidance
- 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 salary ranging from $115,000 - $148,000, 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 at Parkway Place, offering a vibrant professional hub with on-site amenities.
- Delicious food steps away with short drive to Fairview Mall and Victoria Park Plaza.
- Easy transit and commuting access to North York with affordable on-site parking.
Are you ready for change, a challenge and to grow your career as a professional? Apply today and start your journey with McGovern Hurley. 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! 