DLC Expands to the Northeast: New Philly Office Opens
DLC, an accounting and finance consulting firm and a proud part of Addison Group, is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Philadelphia. This strategic move underscores DLC’s commitment to bringing best-in-class consulting expertise to key markets, leveraging its proven model to serve businesses across industries. Additionally, 2025 marks the firm’s 25th year as an aspiring preeminent provider of finance and accounting solutions in every market it serves. With a strong track record in high-growth markets, DLC’s expansion aligns with the city’s dynamic business environment, where industries such as consumer goods, life sciences, financial services, insurance, healthcare, real estate, aerospace, and energy are thriving.
Leading the charge is Senior Director, James Buckby, a seasoned professional with deep ties to Philadelphia’s vibrant business community. James brings extensive experience in consulting and public accounting, having previously worked in Grant Thornton’s Audit Practice across the United States, Australia, and Canada, as well as consulting and managing engagements at DLC for over seven years.
Quote from Philadelphia Senior Director, James Buckby, CPA, at DLC
“It’s great to be back, and I’m energized by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to companies across the Philadelphia region. DLC deploys the best and brightest accounting and finance professionals who easily plug into any area of a critical project or team and deliver thoughtful, nimble, and dynamic solutions during periods of change. When I first moved to Philadelphia ten years ago, I fell in love with a vibrant city and its direct, genuine, and hardworking people. I look forward to providing the city that welcomed me in with a dedicated, hands-on approach to impactful solutions.”
Quote from Marcia Ayala, Managing Director at DLC
“James has played a pivotal role in DLC’s success, particularly in the Southern California market, where his expertise in technical accounting, financial reporting, and finance transformation has driven tremendous value for our clients. After six years of working together, I am thrilled to have him leading us as we bring our signature consulting approach to Philadelphia.”
The Value of Project-Based Consulting: Why Partner with DLC?
In today’s fast-moving business environment, organizations need agile yet reliable financial expertise to navigate critical transitions, from mergers and acquisitions to system transformations and process optimizations. DLC’s project-based consulting model provides companies with specialized financial leadership — on demand — ensuring they have the right expertise to execute complex financial initiatives efficiently and effectively.
DLC’s full-time consultants are CPAs with Big 4 experience or MBAs from top business schools, each bringing deep financial and accounting expertise from Fortune 1000 companies. DLC remains laser-focused on financial project execution, and our lean operating model allows businesses to pay for results, not overhead, maximizing value while maintaining flexibility.
About DLC
DLC, an Addison Group company, is a finance and accounting consulting and professional services firm that has served thousands of clients, from venture-backed start-up companies to Fortune 1000, since 2001. Our focused service offerings generally support the office of the CFO. We provide our clients with hands-on project-based and interim support. Our DLC consultants have a unique credential set including Big-4 CPAs and/or top 25 MBAs, all of whom have significant industry experience. Additionally, they are full-time DLC employees, thereby providing our clients the utmost in project continuity.
For more information about DLC and its services, visit https://dlcinc.com/.
