About Barney Financial Group

We are a boutique accounting and financial tech firm dedicated to helping established businesses scale. We recognized early on that simply balancing the books is no longer enough for modern, growing companies. You need financial software that communicates seamlessly, automated workflows that eliminate human error, and real-time data to make strategic decisions. We provide the technical skills to build those systems and the accounting expertise to ensure they are flawlessly compliant.

Meet the Team

Linda Barney, CPB
BARNEY FINACIAL GROUP

Meet Linda Barney, CPB

As the CEO and a Certified Professional Bookkeeper, Linda built Barney Financial Group on a foundation of absolute accuracy, integrity, and trust. After watching too many business owners hit a growth ceiling because of disconnected software and manual data entry, she expanded the firm's vision. Today, Linda leads a team that bridges the gap between complex financial strategy and custom technology, giving clients the ultimate peace of mind.

Connery Barney
BARNEY FINACIAL GROUP

Meet Connery Barney

As our in-house Software Developer and Systems Administrator, Connery is the technical engine behind our custom integrations. He specializes in designing, building, and maintaining the advanced software architectures that allow our clients' financial systems to run seamlessly. Connery bridges the critical gap between high-level IT and daily business operations. His dedicated expertise ensures that the technical solutions we build for you are robust, reliable, and perfectly aligned with your financial goals.

Hannah McAulay
BARNEY FINACIAL GROUP

Meet Hannah McAulay

As our Dedicated Payroll Expert, Hannah ensures that your team is paid accurately and on time, every time. Specializing in Payworks, she manages the entire payroll cycle with absolute precision. Hannah handles everything from complex employee onboarding and direct deposits to CRA remittances, T4s, and Records of Employment (ROEs). Her deep knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance means our clients never have to worry about missing a crucial deadline or facing regulatory penalties. By expertly managing the complexities of payroll, Hannah provides our clients with total peace of mind and keeps their workforce happy.

Lisa Chesley
BARNEY FINACIAL GROUP

Meet Lisa Chesley

Dedicated Bookkeeping Expert, Lisa ensures that our clients' day-to-day financial records are flawlessly organized and perfectly accurate. Specializing in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Xero, she leverages the industry's top cloud accounting platforms to streamline your bookkeeping and maintain pristine financial data. From daily reconciliations to managing accounts payable and receivable. Her expertise ensures you always have a crystal-clear picture of your cash flow, and provides the clean data necessary for our custom software integrations to work seamlessly..

Evelyn Palma Mensah BARNEY FINACIAL GROUP

Meet Evelyn Palma Mensah

Dedicated Bookkeeper, Evelyn-Palma brings an exceptional level of meticulousness to our clients' financial records. Known for her eagle eye and analytical approach, she excels at catching hidden discrepancies and resolving complex errors before they impact your bottom line. As an expert in QuickBooks Online (QBO), Xero, and Payworks, Evelyn-Palma ensures that every transaction is perfectly categorized and every account is flawlessly reconciled across your essential platforms. Her rigorous attention to detail provides our clients with the absolute confidence that their books and payroll are structurally sound, audit-ready, and completely accurate.

Our Mission

To help business owners in the service industry manage financial stress, and make more money by implementing a true financial system and mentoring them on their business journey.

Our Values

To work with honesty and integrity and always be transparent in our business dealings.
To create a compassionate and secure environment and impart wisdom by sharing our knowledge with our clients and colleagues.

We provide a Virtual service

Our office is located in Woodstock, Ontario but we provide a virtual accounting service.
This allows our staff to help you wherever you run your business.

What does virtual mean for you?

  • Access to your books 24/7

  • Up-to-date financial information

  • Business Support

  • Easier Invoicing

  • Quicker Cash Collection

  • Instant Reports

  • Security