Controller

ABOUT SAFESIDEWALKS

Safesidewalks Canada is the market leader in sidewalk asset management and trip hazard repair. Beginning in Alberta in 2012, we have continually grown and expanded, both our service offering and geographical presence into British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.

Are you excited about sidewalks? Of course you aren't
-
neither were we But now that's what fills our dreams and catches our eyes in movies. They are used every step every day, and we have a patented technology to help communities make them safer, more attractive, and more enjoyable for all

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a
Controller
who loves numbers and brings discipline, structure, and absolute clarity to our financial operations. Our values are Entrepreneurial Drive, Honest Feedback, enjoyment in Helping Others, Pride and Precision in our work, and making WOW happen. If that sounds like you and you want a place you can innovate as a key member of growing company/team, please let us know why you're the one.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Numbers, numbers, numbers. We're looking for a finance leader with
5+ years of experience
who takes pride in knowing exactly
where every dollar comes from, where it goes, and why
.

This is a
hands-on Controller role
for someone who embraces the details of reconciling accounts, validating assumptions, and ensuring the financials are accurate, complete, and defensible. You're equally comfortable stepping back to see the bigger picture, solving operational and financial puzzles, managing people, and taking ownership of decisions that keep the business running smoothly.

You will lead the
day-to-day finance function and own payroll, benefits, and core HR administration
for a growing, multi-region organization. This includes ensuring employment standards compliance, accurate payroll and benefits administration, and maintaining contracts, insurance, and regulatory documentation. You will report directly to the CEO and works closely with the leadership team on financial clarity and decision-making.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented, organized, and confident managing accounting, financial reporting, HR administration, and compliance responsibilities, while maintaining a relentless focus on
accuracy, controls, and financial clarity
.

Growth
– This role is designed to grow with the company. As Safesidewalks Canada continues to scale nationally, this position is expected to evolve toward a senior finance leadership role, with increased strategic responsibility, team leadership, and ownership over financial planning and systems.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own
  full-cycle accounting
  , ensuring all transactions are accurate, complete, and well-documented;
• Design, improve, and maintain
  financial systems, dashboards, and reporting tools using QuickBooks, Excel and other tools to bring clarity to revenue, margins, and operational performance;
• Prepare and deliver
  monthly financial reporting
  , including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis;
• Lead
  budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management;
• Oversee
  payroll, benefits, and HR administration
  , ensuring compliance with employment standards across provinces;
• Manage
  HR-related legal contracts and documentation
  , including employment agreements, insurance policies, and regulatory records;
• Maintain strong
  internal controls and compliance
  , with clean, audit-ready financial and HR records;
• Support leadership with clear, reliable financial insight to guide decision-making; and
• Provide support on
  ad-hoc activities as required to meet business needs.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are excited by small, growing companies where you can build systems,
  bring order to complexity
  , and see the direct impact of your work on the business;
• Entrepreneurial work ethic: self-motivated, driven, and
  do-what-it-takes
  attitude;
• Team player
  mindset: desire to learn, ability to oversee and lead local teams;
• CPA designation
  with
  2+ years of leadership experience
  in accounting, finance, and supporting business operations in a small or growing organization;
• Strong Excel skills, with experience building and maintaining financial models, reconciliations, and reports in
  QBO or equivalent systems;
• Confident owning full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management;
• Highly detail-oriented
  , with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for financial accuracy;
• You want to understand
  every number
  and can clearly and professionally communicate financial results;
• Organized, disciplined, and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities without sacrificing accuracy;
• Comfortable operating in a
  hands-on, growing organization
  , where structure and systems need to be built and ownership over your function is expected; and
• Willing to step in and take responsibility for administrative or compliance activities that fall outside defined functions.

LOGISTICS

• Full time, beginning March 1
• Flexible Hybrid Work (Calgary)

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Starting salary: $85,000-$100,000/year
• Extended health care
• Wellness Spending
• 3 Weeks' vacation
• Flexible hybrid work

To Apply

Send resume and a max 250-word essay response on the top 3 metrics you would use to measure sidewalk safety, to We appreciate all applications; only strong candidates that are a good fit for the role will be contacted. Only directly e-mailed applications will be considered.