Associate Manager, Tax

Overview

McGovern Hurley is a leading independent mid-sized CPA firm with over 45 years of experience, delivering tailored audit and assurance, tax advisory, reporting and compliance, and consulting services to publicly listed entities, private businesses, 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 the Anchor Day for the Tax Advisory Group (TAG), creating dedicated time to collaborate, connect, and learn together.

You will be a key member of McGovern Hurley’s Tax Advisory Group, leading client engagements, preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, and delivering strategic advisory services. With 4+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience, you bring strong exposure to compliance and planning, including transactions, reorganizations, and indirect tax matters. As a CPA designation holder with completion or near completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Program or MTax, you combine strong technical expertise with a trusted advisor mindset.

You thrive in collaborative, high-accountability environments and take pride in mentoring others while growing your career.

• Lead and deliver complex, high-impact tax engagements for a diverse portfolio of private and owner-managed clients across multiple industries.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing proactive, responsive service that supports their evolving tax, planning, and business needs.
• Plan, coordinate, and review corporate, personal, and trust tax returns with precision, efficiency, and a commitment to exceptional quality.
• Conduct advanced tax research, interpret complex legislation, and translate insights into clear, actionable client recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with Tax Partners and Senior Leaders on sophisticated tax planning, advisory, and compliance engagements.
• Take ownership of identifying, investigating, and resolving tax issues, discrepancies, and technical risks, escalating where appropriate.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members through hands-on guidance, knowledge sharing, and performance feedback.
• Drive the growth and success of the Firm by fortifying client relationships, elevating engagement delivery, and driving business development initiatives.

• 4+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience, with hands-on involvement in complex tax engagements and memorandum preparation.
• CPA designation in progress or completed, with pursuit or completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Program or MTax considered a strong asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies.
• Ambitious, growth-minded professional with a strong passion for tax, continuous learning, and taking on new challenges.
• Proven client advisory and relationship-building skills, with the ability to understand business needs and deliver strategic tax guidance.
• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic, analytical thinker with strong communication skills, able to translate complex tax matters into clear, practical insights both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated alignment with McGovern Hurley’s values of collaboration, respect, accountability, integrity, and quality.

At McGovern Hurley, our people are our greatest asset. As part of our dedicated and growing team, you can expect:

• Competitive salary ranging from $98,000 - $115,000
  , plus discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits after…