David Deslatte

Consulting Controller

David Deslatte is a highly skilled consulting controller with 30+ years of experience in an array of private and public entities in industries such as construction, shipbuilding, and heavy equipment. He has been deeply involved in ERP implementations, insurance negotiations, ERISA, government contracting, and M&A.

David comes to the vcfo team with proven success conceptualizing and implementing strategic financial solutions, as well as finely tuned skills to help clients achieve long-term, growth, profitability, and goal. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Financial Executives networking group.

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About David Deslatte

EXPERIENCE

Prior to joining vcfo, David has experience as a controller, senior financial advisor, and CFO. He has handled due diligence for two acquisitions, overseen SEC reporting, developed strategic financial transactions to maintain liquidity, and  implemented regulatory safeguards. At Array Products, he managed the due diligence and operational execution for the disposition of a major business segment. Later, as CFO for APG Holdings, he helped with the sale of a major subsidiary and later the parent company to a private equity firm for substantial gain. In 2019, he formed Deslatte Enterprises, GaP Advisors, serving Dallas and Houston clients.

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE

In his free time, David enjoys golfing, duck hunting, saltwater fishing, and spending time with his family and dog, Murphy. He and his wife Renee are recent empty nesters and proud parents of three college graduates.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

 

  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Job Costing & Analysis
  • AIA Documentation
  • Bank Financing
  • Due Diligence 
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Restructuring
  • SOX Compliance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Audit Preparation
  • SEC Reporting
  • Revenue Recognition/606
  • Sales & Use Taxes
  • Government Contracts
  • Policy & Procedure Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Risk Management
  • Software Implementation
  • Budgeting & Forecasting KPIs/Business Metrics
  • Profitability/Trend Analysis
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Location
  • Dallas, TX
Industries
  • Apparel & Fashion
  • Aviation & Aerospace
  • Building Materials
  • Construction
  • Defense & Space
  • Environmental Services
  • Glass, Ceramics, & Concrete
  • Government Administration
  • Insurance
  • Maritime
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Military
  • Oil & Energy
  • Shipbuilding
  • Warehousing

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