Finance Manager (6-Month Contract)

About the Role

The Byng Group is seeking a results-oriented Finance Manager to join our team on an initial six-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This role is an opportunity to contribute to the effectiveness of our finance function by supporting financial reporting, planning, accounting operations, and continuous process improvement. Working closely with the Controller and cross-functional stakeholders, the successful candidate will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, strengthen internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and operational efficiency. This position is well suited to a hands-on finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Close

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial results, variances, and key performance indicators, providing insights to the Controller

Planning and Working Capital

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management across AR, AP, and inventory

Accounting Operations

• Review and oversee day-to-day accounting activities including AP, AR, and general ledger entries
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Support the ongoing development and enforcement of internal controls

Process Improvement

• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and scalability

Audit and Compliance

• Support year-end audits and liaise with external accountants
• Ensure all financial processes meet regulatory and policy requirements

Team Development

• Mentor and support junior finance team members as the organization scales

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 to 4 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Experience in construction, project-based, or inventory-driven environments is strongly preferred
• Strong foundation in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Exposure to internal controls and process improvement initiatives
• Strong ERP system experience; familiarity with implementation or optimization is an asset
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and evolving environment
• People leadership instincts with an interest in developing junior team members
• Project management awareness, with an ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines

Nice to Have

• Exposure to US entities or US GAAP
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment
• Experience supporting a business transition from entrepreneurial to structured processes