Senior Accountant / Comptable principal(e)

Citylogix Inc; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citylogix Inc in Montreal is seeking an experienced accountant to lead the full accounting function in a fast-scaling tech environment. You will manage the entire monthly close cycle, oversee financial statements and ensure compliance across Canadian and U.S. entities.

With 4–6+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, you must be proficient in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel. This is a unique opportunity to help design a finance function from scratch while having direct visibility with leadership.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of progressive, full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong month-end close ownership and financial statement preparation.
• Experience in SaaS, tech, startup, or high-growth environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full monthly close cycle, GL, accruals, journal entries, reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations across Canadian and U.S. entities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analysis.

Skills

Month-end close ownership

Financial statement preparation

QuickBooks Online proficiency

Advanced Excel

Experience in SaaS or tech

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

About this position

Citylogix is a growing technology company transforming how transportation infrastructure is managed through AI-powered analytics, geospatial data, LiDAR, and smart mapping technologies. Our work helps municipalities and public agencies make smarter, data‑driven decisions about roads, sidewalks, and critical infrastructure across North America.

About Citylogix

We’re not filling a seat. We’re building a finance function from scratch, and this role will grow with it. If you’ve outgrown firms, gotten bored in big‑corp accounting, and want to actually own something, keep reading.

The Opportunity

We’re a fast‑scaling technology company operating across Canada and the U.S., and our finance infrastructure needs to match our growth. This role owns the full accounting engine, month‑end close, multi‑entity consolidation, cross‑border compliance, and process‑building, with a clear path upward as the team expands.

You’ll work directly with the Director of Finance and leadership team. No layers, no red tape, just real impact on a company that’s moving fast and building right.

What You’ll Own

• Lead the full monthly close cycle, GL, accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, within strict timelines
• Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations across Canadian and U.S. entities
• Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and forecasting support
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, collections, and banking activities
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records in QuickBooks Online
• Manage U.S. multi‑state sales tax compliance and filings
• Identify automation opportunities and build scalable financial controlsSupport budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial analysis
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with leadership on reporting visibility and financial accuracy

What You’ll Bring

Required

• 4–6+ years of progressive, full‑cycle accounting experience
• Strong month‑end close ownership and financial statement preparation
• QuickBooks Online or similar ERP/accounting system proficiency
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data validation)
• Experience in SaaS, tech, startup, or high‑growth environments is highly preferred

Strong assets

• Multi‑entity, cross‑border, or multi‑currency accounting experience

You’ll Thrive Here if You

• Take ownership without being asked
• Spot a broken process and fix it
• Work well through ambiguity without losing accuracy
• Want your name on something that outlasts your first week
• Are energized by fast‑moving environments, not drained by them

Why this role isn’t like the others on your feed

The path forward is real, we’re building the finance team now and this hire is central to that plan. You won’t inherit a frozen process; you’ll help design one. You’ll have direct visibility with leadership from day one.