Senior Associate, Tax (Private & International)

Your Career. Your Impact. Your Next Chapter.

Founded in 1980, McGovern Hurley has grown into a leading mid-sized CPA firm, delivering tailored audit and assurance, tax advisory, reporting and compliance, and consulting services to publicly listed entities, private corporations, and owner-managed businesses – locally, nationally, and globally.

Registered with Canadian Public Accountability Board (CAPB) 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 9 firms serving publicly listed entities.

Driven by integrity, curiosity, and collaboration, we empower our people to take ownership of their work, accelerate their career growth, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Note: We offer a hybrid work model , with the first 30 days in-person and 2 to 3 days in the office each week to follow. Thursdays serve as the Tax Advisory Group’s (TAG) Anchor Day , creating dedicated time to collaborate, connect, and learn together.

The Opportunity

As McGovern Hurley’s next Senior Tax Associate on the Private & International Tax team, you’ll take your expertise beyond compliance into strategic advisory, supporting complex engagements and tailored tax solutions for diverse private and international clients. Deepen your expertise in international tax, corporate reorganizations, and tax planning while learning from seasoned tax professionals, tackling challenging compliance work, and advancing your career in private and international tax.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Tax Research: Research complex Canadian and international tax issues, interpret tax legislation, assess tax implications and risks, and develop practical tax solutions.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare complex Canadian corporate, personal, trust, and partnerships returns, including GST/HST, payroll tax, election forms, and supporting schedules.
• Tax Planning: Help develop and execute advanced tax planning strategies for private corporations, owner-managed businesses, and shareholders.
• Tax Advisory: Assist with tax analyses, calculations, and recommendations to advise clients on restructuring, estate planning, investment structures, and cross-border matters.
• Tax Provisions & Incentives: Prepare corporate tax provisions, tax calculations, and technical filings, including memoranda and analyses.
• Client Service: Build long-lasting client relationships by understanding business needs, communicating tax implications, and providing practical tax solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Engagement Teams, Firm Leadership, CRA, legal counsel, and external advisors to coordinate tax engagements and manage risk.
• Engagement Management & Coaching: Manage multiple engagements, proactively elevate issues, and coach junior tax professionals.
• Professional Development: Keep up to date with tax legislation and industry trends by participating in self-directed and structured learning.

What You Bring

• 2 to 3 years of public accounting tax experience, with exposure to complex tax compliance for private and international clients.
• CPA designation in progress or completed, with completion of or enrollment in the CPA In-Depth Program or MTax Program.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation, with the ability to apply tax knowledge.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) and TaxPrep, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Ambitious and driven approach to work, with a passion for tax, an eagerness to learn and grow, and the confidence to take on new challenges.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster long-lasting client relationships and collaborate seamlessly.
• Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to confidently manage multiple priorities and deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.

Why McGovern Hurley

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000, plus a discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits with 50/50 cost-sharing after the probationary period.
• 3 weeks paid vacation with a hybrid work model to promote work-life integration.
• CPA designation and In-Depth Tax Program reimbursement for professional growth.
• Hands-on ownership of complex tax work, with exposure to diverse clients and tax advisory.
• Structured development, coaching, and mentorship with career advancement and growth.
• Tight-knit culture, people-first culture with approachable leaders and an open-door policy .
• Modern and vibrant professional hub in Parkway Place with a complimentary lounge.
• Easy commuting options with transit nearby, DVP access, and affordable on-site parking.
• Eateries and quick bites steps away with Fairview Mall and Victoria Park Plaza nearby.
• Welcoming, inclusive workplace with social events like aSummer BBQ and Holiday Party.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available at every stage of the process, and we will work with you to meet your individual needs.

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