About Our Team

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Sharai M. Lavoie, MBA, CPA, CGMA

CEO/Managing Member

As CEO Sharai Lavoie brings over 19 years of extensive operational and financial experience working with numerous clients to drive profitable and growth. Sharai has managed the nuances of companies with annual revenues ranging from $12 to $170+ million. A graduate of Johnson C. Smith University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Lavoie later earned her MBA from Wingate University and served as Director of Financial Services for a network of health care-related companies (CHMG Solutions/CHMG Capital).

Sharai’s financial background in accounting and information systems support has provided a proven foundation for strategic thinking and accounting services, including reporting and counsel. Sharai resources daily operations and business development.

In 2017, Sharai received the “Top 25 Outstanding Businesswomen” award by the Charlotte Business Journal for her significant contributions to her profession and community. (NC CPA License #35212)

Mark Lavoie, CGEIT, CISM, MCSA

CIO/Member

On the information technology side of the business, Mark Lavoie provides IT services, infrastructure and operational assistance, including security and back-end functions. Mark’s background includes roles as administrator, developer, analyst, manager and VP at companies ranging from financial institutions to insurance firms. He was also one of the technical editors for the beginning and professional vb.NET 2008 technical books for Wiley Publishing. This rich breadth of experience fuels Mark’s proficiency when it comes to ascertaining a company’s technical requirements in relation to the type of business it conducts.

Mark provides solutions analysis, which can include everything from project management oversight, creating disaster recovery plans to developing secure IT infrastructures. He also provides support and oversight for programming or addressing clients’ networking needs.

Mark’s certifications include CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT, CISM – Certified Information Security Manager and MCSA – Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate – Windows 2012 Server

Matthew DeWald, CPA

CFO Advisory Consultant

Matt DeWald brings over 25 years of extensive financial experience to Lavoie CPA, specializing in CFO advisory and controller services. With a strong background in financial reporting, technical accounting, and team leadership, Matt excels at guiding companies through complex financial landscapes.

As a CFO Advisory Consultant, Matt offers invaluable expertise in IPO readiness, analysis of non-routine transactions, and accounting process optimization. His skill set includes accounting and operational system setup, as well as operational accounting design, making him an asset to software, tech, healthcare, and professional services businesses seeking to streamline their financial operations.

Matt’s career highlights include serving as Vice President of Finance/Controller at priceline.com LLC, where he oversaw accounting and related operations for $1.5+ billion in annual sales. His achievements there included reducing the monthly close from 15 to 5 days and implementing several accounting IT systems. Prior to that, Matt spent 15 years with KPMG LLP, rising to Audit Senior Manager and leading SEC audit engagements for clients undergoing numerous acquisitions and implementing new accounting standards.

A graduate of Pace University with a BBA/MBA in Public Accounting, Matt holds CPA licenses in both North Carolina and New York. His combination of Big Four accounting experience and hands-on CFO advisory work positions him uniquely to help Lavoie CPA’s clients navigate their financial challenges and achieve their business objectives.