As chief financial officer and treasurer, David T. Bell is responsible for all of the company’s financial functions, including accounting, audit, treasury, and corporate finance. His career spans more than 30 years in financial management, public account, and business leadership.
Prior to joining Castellum in 2022, David completed 28 years in the public accounting profession with both Arthur Andersen and Deloitte, including 14 years as an audit partner with Deloitte, as well as six years in Deloitte’s national office as an accounting consultation partner and as chief of staff. He has a proven track record leading service engagements and advising C-suite and boards of public and private companies in aerospace & defense, technology, and other industries. David has extensive knowledge of revenue recognition, leases, derivatives, consolidation, and internal controls.
David holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (summa cum laude) from Harding University, where he also serves on the university's President's Council. David is a Certified Public Accountant ("CPA"), licensed in Illinois and Virginia, and a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Illinois CPA Society, and the Virginia Society of CPAs.