I am not just a CPA who reviews your books. I have been the one whose name was on the guarantee.
That is the difference between someone who understands your situation and someone who has lived it.
I built City Livery Leasing from a net loss to a $30M+ exit.
City Livery Leasing was a vehicle leasing company operating across the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn — leasing a fleet of over 1,200 vehicles to for-hire drivers across multiple operating entities.
I came in when the company was at a net loss. I drove it to profitability, secured a $10 million credit facility, grew the fleet and revenue roughly 30%, and exited for over $30 million to a strategic buyer.
"The original deal was with a private equity firm. It fell apart when they could not secure financing. We ran the process again and closed with a competitor. That experience taught me that seller fatigue is real — a lesson I now use to protect my own clients through their exits."
I have been on the other side of the table.
After City Livery, I ran the finance side of a private credit fund for five years — deal sourcing, underwriting, credit analytics, and due diligence on loans to hotels, restaurants, contractors, and commercial real estate.
I have been on the lender's side of the table. I know exactly how credit committees read a set of financial statements — and what kills a deal before the owner even realizes it is in trouble.
"That perspective is what I bring to every client. When I tell you how a bank will read your books, I am not guessing."
The background that earns the right to say it.
CPA + CFA
Dual-credentialed across accounting and finance — the full picture, not just one lens.
Deloitte Background
Trained in institutional-level financial analysis and reporting standards.
CFO of a Private Credit Fund
Five years on the lender's side — underwriting, credit committees, and due diligence on real deals.
Built and Sold a $30M+ Business
Not a case study. A real exit, with real consequences, run from the inside.
20+ Companies Funded, Scaled, or Sold
Across transportation, contracting, hospitality, food & beverage, and services.
"A P&L does not make payroll. Cash does."
I learned that running my own company. I learned it in a way no audit, no analysis, and no credential can teach.
That is what I bring to every engagement — the numbers, and what to do about them.
How We Work With You
Led by John Dellafiora, DellaRok Partners sets a new standard in transaction advisory — focused on transparency, efficiency, and measurable outcomes.
Exit with Confidence
Most owners don't realize how much value they lose by listing too early or unprepared.
We help you understand your true worth, clean up the story behind your numbers, and control the process so you sell on your terms and not the market's.
Acquire with Focus
It's easy to waste months chasing deals that never close or don't fit your strategy.
We help you define precise criteria, align your financing, and focus only on opportunities that make sense — so every move builds lasting value.
Build with Reliable Partners
Your clients deserve expertise you can trust.
We collaborate as an extension of your advisory team, managing diligence, valuations, and structuring so you can protect relationships and deliver superior outcomes.
Selling, buying, or exploring your next move? DellaRok Partners is where successful business deals begin.
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