We're not just accountants.
We're your business partner. 

Founded in 2006 and based in Watervliet, New York, we envisioned a team of accountants offering critical back office financial support to small businesses and non-profit organizations in a way that strengthened their organization and leadership. And years later we’re proud to say, “Mission accomplished”!

Specifically, we set out to fill a void between small businesses and their CPAs and payroll providers. Traditional CPA firms prepare taxes and provide financial guidance but cannot provide businesses with ongoing day-to-day support due to independence restrictions.

Payroll companies provide payroll software, but do not provide guidance and often charge significant fees.

With DALLE, you finally can have it both ways. Because we’ll be here for every payroll, bank reconciliation, financial question, tax return and virtually any other financial need you may have.

Seamlessly supporting you and giving you peace of mind so you can concentrate on running and growing your business.

Our growth has always been measured by our clients’ success. And over the years, we’ve been a key part of many success stories. We assisted  two non-profit organizations merge and implemented a new dues assessment methodology. We helped a startup company grow over the course of five years to multiple locations with more than $4 million in sales, and we assisted business owners with selling their successful businesses for substantial profits.

We evolve into your trusted business ally by tightly weaving our people and processes into the very fabric of your company or organization.

Typical Large Business Structure

CEO Sets mission, works with board, ensures marketing focus
COO Oversees business operations
CFO Maintains financial stability, ensures cash to grow, maintains regulatory compliance

Many small businesses and non-profits might have a bookkeeper, which results in all of the above three roles being played by the CEO. At DALLE we’ve created a special niche by providing strong accounting support and guidance plus regulatory compliance through a unique team-based model. Becoming the financial partner you’ve always wanted while allowing the CEO to focus on the essentials.

What Sets DALLE Apart
From Other Firms?

We’re accountants, not bookkeepers. We can handle the entire spectrum of business activities, from simple transactions to the most complex financing, mergers and acquisitions.

We work as a team. So you can benefit from diverse expertise and perspectives while having multiple points of contact within our organization.

We ask questions. So you can make financial decisions that make sense.

We anticipate your needs before you do. Which means we can stop problems before they arise.

We educate you. Supporting our recommendations with rigorous analysis and helping you understand how you can benefit from doing things differently.

We interact with you on a regular basis. Because service isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.

We leverage our depth and breadth of wisdom and experience gained from serving many diverse industries to bring you a wealth of cost saving opportunities.

We don’t take shortcuts because we’re in business to do the best possible job for you. Period.

Maybe that’s why the referrals of satisfied clients have been our best source of new business. And why we serve clients in more than 10 states across the country.

WE OFFER YOU:

• A consolidated service team including everything from accounts payable to chief financial officer
• A leadership team with 80+ years of accounting knowledge plus five CPAs on staff
• Corporate accounting/finance department experience in private, public and non-profit organizations
• Experience preparing financial statements, regulatory reports, payroll, sales tax and corporate tax returns
• Coordination of financial audits, New York State regulatory audits and sales tax audits
• Knowledge and experience of working with the IRS and state tax authorities
• Unique industry specific experience
• Management of relationships with local and international banks
• Experience managing the billing and collection functions of publicly traded and private organizations

To provide you with better, more efficient service, we relocated to our current office in Watervliet at the end of 2017. Our office features ample, worry-free parking and amenities designed to keep our clients comfortable and maximize our team productivity.

The Power of knowledge.

Tax preparation is merely a compliance function for so many businesses. In fact, many business owners only talk to their accountant once a year. But accounting provides critical information that should be used all year long through frequent interaction.

Typical CPA firms provide a compliance service ensuring laws, rules, and regulations are followed. In contrast, DALLE Accounting offers you knowledge of financial information on a regular, actionable basis that helps your organization move forward and accomplish your goals.

With compliance-focused accounting, you’re not going to be able to utilize your profitability often enough to make informed decisions. If your accounting is knowledge focused, profitability information is more readily available by project, by grant, by marketing initiative or line of business to make stronger, more timely data-driven decisions.

We don’t prepare thousands of tax returns like many firms. Instead, we continually prepare you for growth and success by educating you, providing feedback and analyzing how your tax liabilities can be managed or lowered.

It Pays to Outsource to DALLE.

• Allows your management to focus on core operations and marketing
• Provides stability in staffing by relying on DALLE Accounting as your financial team
• Enhances the strength of your accounting function by gaining more expertise and knowledge through DALLE’s team-based approach rather than one person
• Reduces your business costs by converting an employee into an independent contractor
• Improves your internal controls and the quality of your financial reporting

Management Team

Dan Lortie, CPA, CTP

Dan co-founded the firm in 2006 with the goal of offering strong accounting and financial management skills to small businesses and non-profit organizations that could not afford a full-time accountant or chief financial officer. Like many small business owners, Dan understands what it takes to start a business from scratch. Starting DALLE Accounting as a part-time business with no employees or clients, Dan has led the firm to continued growth where it now employs 15 staff members and serves more than 120 corporate and 200 individual clients.

Dan is a certified public accountant and a certified treasury professional. He has a master’s degree in insurance from the University of Hartford and a bachelor’s degree in business administration (accounting) from Siena College. Dan is a member of the AICPA and NYS Society of CPA's and has served on several local boards as well as national committees in cash management.

Dave Brownell, CPA

Dave joined DALLE Accounting in 2016 after serving in various Chief Financial Officer and operations roles. Prior to that, Dave worked in public accounting, six years with a Big Four firm. Dave brings a technical accounting acumen to his clients that helps them strengthen their reliance on accounting information, make strong business decisions, and maintain regulatory compliance. Dave leads a team of accounting professionals serving for- and non-profit clients. Dave holds a bachelor's in business administration (accounting) from Siena College and is a NYS Licensed CPA.

Jim Chiaravalle

After a strong career in the hospitality industry, Jim joined DALLE Accounting in 2018 to strengthen our service team. Supervising a team of accounting professionals, Jim helps his clients evaluate operational efficiency, prepare budgets, and ensure compliance with a variety of regulatory requirements. Jim holds a bachelor's in business administration (accounting) from Siena College and prior to working in the hospitality industry, had a short career as a tax preparer and auditor. 

Jessica Johnson

Jessica joined DALLE Accounting in 2019 bringing with her with 17 years of experience previously working in fund administration.  Jessica has provided financial and accounting services to clients as a senior management professional.  She is well equipped to manage the day–to–day financial accounting of an organization to ensure smooth operations, while giving owners’ and Executive Directors’ greater freedom to focus their efforts on growth and producing business.