Job Description

Job Description: Finance & Admin Manager (Hybrid work | Vancouver or Calgary Office)

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, Eastern Ontario, and most recently the GTA.

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!

We are looking to add another strong individual to our entrepreneurial team as we further develop our operations and continue expanding with more regional offices.

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

This isn’t your typical back-office admin job. We're looking for a leader who thrives in a hands-on environment, loves solving operational puzzles, and isn't afraid to take ownership and make decisions.

You’ll lead the day-to-day finance and business functions while building better systems for our growing business. This role is perfect for someone who’s detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable juggling a variety of financial operations, reporting, and business administration activities.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Bookkeeping: You’ll be the financial backbone of our day-to-day operations making sure money is flowing where it should, and that we have a clear view of the financial health of the business.

• Lead full-cycle accounting operations including accounts receivable/payable, payroll processing, employee expense management, bank reconciliations, and month-end close
• Manage cashflow and treasury planning , maintaining both short-term liquidity oversight and longer-term forecasting to support growth and stability
• Prepare and maintain core financial reports , including monthly P&L, balance sheet, and customized dashboards for leadership
• Coordinate with external accountants and advisors for tax filings, audits, and year-end reporting — ensuring everything is accurate, compliant, and on time

Dashboards & Reporting: This is where your love of numbers shines. You’ll turn data into insights that help leadership make decisions and keep the business moving forward.

• Track operational and financial KPIs , such as project performance, job costing, team productivity, forecasting, and budget vs. actuals
• Build and maintain internal dashboards that give real-time visibility into how the business is doing, from operational to financial metrics
• Design Excel-based tools and reports to support leadership decision-making. Experience with Power BI or Power Query is a plus

Business Administration: This role is truly the oil to the gears of our internal operations. You’ll ensure things run smoothly so our field and leadership teams can stay focused.

• Support the cross-Canada team by coordinating HR and payroll compliance, ordering supplies, managing software subscriptions, and providing general IT and admin support
• Identify and implement improvements to our internal workflows, documentation practices, and administrative systems. Your tech-savvy mindset and process-driven approach will make you the go-to for operational clarity
• Keep the team aligned and moving forward, whether it’s scheduling, follow-ups, or organizing internal documents and meetings, you’ll help ensure nothing slips through the cracks

Requirements

A strong candidate will have:

• 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;
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Clear communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• 3 to 5 years of experience in business administration, bookkeeping, and/or finance
• Familiarity with bookkeeping software, payroll systems, ROE,
• Strong Excel skills (PowerBI and Power Query is a plus)

Logistics

• Full time, beginning August 2025
• Flexible Hybrid Work (Vancouver or Calgary)

Benefits

• 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 CEO@Safesidewalks.ca.

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.

Starting Salary: $70,000-$85,000/year

Full-time

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