TAB BWI Facilitator(s)

Sharon McManigle is a Certified Facilitator and Strategic Business Leadership Coach who specializes in directing and managing the accounting departments of small to mid-size companies. Sharon coordinates and trains the bookkeeping staff of organizations enabling proficiency while building capacity. She systematizes the books and records by streamlining accounting methods to provide swift and accurate financial analysis. Complemented by 20 years of experience, Sharon has the business management insight necessary to evaluate the efficiency of an accounting department and also possesses the skills necessary to step in and implement bookkeeping and administrative solutions. She has developed a niche providing a “Controller” presence for small businesses that typically do not have the resources to afford a role of this stature. Sharon also acts as a liaison between larger accounting firms and their clients adding value to the services they provide. Since her entry into consulting in the early 90’s, Sharon has held various positions including Interim CFO, Accounting Manager, and Advisor. In each of these roles she implemented administrative protocols that assured cost effectiveness, procedural control, and accuracy. Sharon has provided assistance to a broad range of industries, including retail, wholesale, manufacturing, multi-store operations, professional services, restaurants, and franchises, from start-up operations to business segments with revenues over $75 million. She has successfully negotiated tax settlements on state and government levels. And, working with bankruptcies and troubled businesses, she has handled the administration of forbearance plans, the collection of receivables, and brought clarity to fiduciary record keeping. Sharon’s business acumen is sharpened by her certification as a consultant for highly acclaimed accounting software applications and her expertise in conversions and database management.