Celebrating DLC’s Anniversary: 25 Years of Impact & Opportunity
25 years of growth, trust, and opportunity — made possible by our people.
For a quarter century, DLC has helped companies navigate change, capitalize on opportunity, and lead with confidence. As a premier provider of on-demand finance and accounting consulting services, we’ve partnered with thousands of organizations to deliver the expertise and agility they need to thrive in today’s complex business landscape.
Now, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we reflect with gratitude on the relationships we’ve built, the challenges we’ve solved, and the incredible people who’ve shaped our journey.
Growing Together: 25 Years of Impact and Opportunity
1999 – DLC is Born
DLC was founded in Los Angeles with a mission to provide best-in-class professional services through experienced, hands-on guidance. With a focus on delivering results, we quickly became a trusted partner to finance leaders across Southern California.
2000s – Growing with Our Clients
As our clients expanded over time, we followed suit. In the past 25 years, DLC has opened offices in Chicago, Orange County, San Francisco, Atlanta, and most recently, Philadelphia. With the national footprint we’ve grown for over two decades, we are uniquely able to meet clients where they are and scale support based on their evolving business needs.
2010s – Evolving Our Services
We expanded beyond interim leadership to include:
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- M&A Due Diligence Support
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting
- Finance Process Improvement & Transformation
- Financial Systems Implementation
- Post-Acquisition Integration Support
- Process Documentation & Redesign
This evolution ensured we could support clients at every stage of their growth journey.
2019 – Joining Addison Group
In 2019, DLC joined forces with Addison Group, a leading professional services firm. This strategic partnership enhanced our recruiting capabilities, broadened our reach, and allowed us to deliver integrated consulting and talent solutions nationwide.
2020s – Building the Future of Finance
Today, DLC is leading the way in helping companies modernize their finance functions. From finance transformation to process automation that saves time and reduces manual work, we bring clients the tools needed to stay competitive in a dynamic, tech-driven world.
A Message from Manuel Azuara, President, Financial Consulting Services at Addison Group (DLC, Bridgepoint Consulting, Kranz Consulting)
“This anniversary is a moment of reflection, pride, and gratitude. DLC’s success over the past 25 years is a direct result of our people, our consultants who deliver excellent service every day, and our clients who trust us to solve their most critical financial challenges. As we look ahead, we remain deeply committed to growing together, empowering businesses, supporting our communities, and building opportunity for the next generation of finance leaders.”
What Makes DLC Different
- Unmatched Talent: DLC consultants are seasoned experts who deliver results through strategic project execution backed by deep finance and accounting know-how.
- On-Demand Flexibility: We deliver scalable, right-fit consulting solutions, whether you need interim leadership, project-based support, or a full transformation team.
- People-First Culture: We are a people-first culture because of our consultants.
- Local Expertise, National Reach: Our growing network of offices ensures we combine local insight with national capabilities.
Looking Ahead: The Next 25 Years
As we enter our next chapter, DLC remains focused on:
- Supporting our consultants with career growth, mentorship, and an inclusive culture of excellence.
- Helping clients stay ahead through strategic finance support, innovative solutions, and scalable systems that deliver real value – not just short-term fixes.
- Supporting the communities where we live and work through purposeful engagement.
This milestone honors the meaningful impact we’ve created, including our client’s confidence in us, our team’s unwavering commitment, and the mutual success we’ve built together.
From our founding day through year 25 – and for every day that’s yet to come – we’re honored to be a part of your journey.
