DLA, LLC Welcomes Kelley C. Kortman as Managing Director, Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Group

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DLA is pleased to announce that Kelley C. Kortman, CPA, has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Internal Audit & Risk Advisory group. Based in the New York metropolitan area, Kelley brings more than two decades of experience across public accounting, financial services, real estate and corporate leadership roles, enhancing DLA’s capabilities in delivering high-impact internal audit, regulatory compliance, and risk advisory services.

Kelley joins DLA following an impressive tenure as Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer at Chimera Investment Corporation, a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) where he led financial operations for over $6 billion in assets and served as a key liaison to the Audit Committee, SEC, and external auditors. His deep technical expertise spans SEC reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial system transformation —making him a strategic asset for DLA’s clients navigating complex accounting, regulatory, and governance environments.

“We are excited to welcome Kelley to the DLA leadership team,” said David Landau, Founder and CEO of DLA. “His broad experience in accounting policy, regulatory reporting, internal controls, and financial systems implementation will strengthen our ability to serve clients with the highest level of technical rigor and insight. Kelley’s leadership will be instrumental in expanding our presence among financial services clients and beyond.”

“I’m excited to join DLA and contribute to a team known for its deep expertise and practical, hands-on approach,” said Kelley Kortman. “Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building strong control environments and solving complex accounting and regulatory challenges. I look forward to working with our clients to help them strengthen their governance, compliance, and risk management capabilities.”

Kelley’s appointment reflects DLA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership team and expanding its capabilities in high-demand sectors such as financial services, real estate and insurance. His proven track record of driving transformation, enhancing controls, and building scalable financial and compliance infrastructures will help clients address evolving challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth.

DLA’s Internal Audit & Risk Advisory practice provides outsourced and co-sourced Internal Audit services, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance support, and comprehensive risk management solutions. The team works closely with clients to establish efficient controls, implement leading-edge practices, and build reliable audit and risk frameworks. With deep industry expertise and a risk-based, tailored approach, DLA helps organizations elevate the effectiveness of their Internal Audit and Risk Advisory programs.

About DLA, LLC

DLA, LLC is a leading consultancy firm that provides a wide range of specialized services designed to optimize business operations and drive sustainable growth. The firm specializes in internal audit, risk advisory, IT advisory, regulatory compliance, and other critical areas, delivering tailored solutions that help clients address their most pressing challenges. DLA’s experienced team is committed to providing innovative, high-quality services that drive value for clients across various industries.