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The Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) and Guidehouse present “All Things Financial Management,” a podcast series surrounding relevant topics in defense and national security. Guidehouse Partner and host, Ruba Elbasha, sits down with guests to discuss all things under the auspices of the Comptrollers’ Office and address pressing issues in the financial management community. Disclaimer: This podcast and related materials do not constitute an endorsement of Guidehouse Inc. or any other non-federal entity. The opinions, anecdotes, and any other comments made by the presenter or interviewee do not represent any position of the United States Government, the Department of Defense, other components of the United States Government whether official or unofficial. Any opinions, anecdotes, and any other comments made by the presenter or interviewee are their own and are made in their personal capacity alone.

  1. APR 29

    A career perspective in a changing FM landscape with Melissa Blakesly

    In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Melissa Blakesly, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Budget and Appropriations Liaison, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller (SAF/FML), sits down with host Tom Rhoads to reflect on a career shaped by mobility, mentorship, and a willingness to take on new challenges. Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation about navigating a nonlinear career in public service, the important of developing and supporting the FM workforce, and how practical applications of AI may help FM professionals turn data into actionable insight.

    32 min

  2. JAN 30

    Reimagining audit at OUSW(C) with Shawn Lennon

    In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Shawn Lennon, Assistant Deputy Chief Financial Officer, OUSW(C), sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. Tune in for conversations about strategy to achieve a clean audit opinion, a groundbreaking financial statement, career advice and more.

    23 min

  3. 07/30/2025

    Reflections on the Current Budget Environment with Russ Rumbaugh

    In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Russ Rumbaugh, Former Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management and Comptroller, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. Tune in for conversations about the current budget environment, challenges in the financial management workforce, career advice and more.

    19 min

  4. 06/25/2025

    Driving Progress in Audit at the U.S. Navy with Victoria Crouse

    In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Victoria Crouse, Former Deputy Director, Office of Financial Operations, DON Financial Management and Comptroller, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Victoria’s career trajectory to her role at DON, advice for early careerists and more. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight.

    34 min

  5. 05/28/2025

    Audit Remediation, Fiscal Goals, and Career Advice with Mike Cook

    In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Mike Cook, G-8, Army Materiel Command (AMC), sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Mike’s career trajectory to his current role at AMC, the team’s recent accomplishments and fiscal goals, and advice for early careerists. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight.

    13 min

  6. 05/07/2025

    Striving Towards an Unmodified Audit Opinion with Mike McCord

    In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Mike McCord, Former Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) & CFO, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Mike’s career trajectory, advice for early careerists and more. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight.

    26 min

  7. 03/26/2025

    Essential Elements for a Clean Opinion with Bridget Collins

    In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Bridget Collins, Chief of Finance and Accounting, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Bridget's pathway to her current role at DTRA, how the agency was able to produce a clean opinion in their second year of audit without an extension, and a memorable experience when she spent time in Afghanistan. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight.

    18 min

  8. 12/16/2024

    The Navy's Integrated Talent Management Approach with Pete Bowman

    In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Pete Bowman, Human Capital Branch Head, Office of the Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management and Comptroller, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Mr. Bowman’s pathway to his current role, an integrated talent approach in development at the Navy, and advice for young professionals. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight.

    30 min
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The Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) and Guidehouse present “All Things Financial Management,” a podcast series surrounding relevant topics in defense and national security. Guidehouse Partner and host, Ruba Elbasha, sits down with guests to discuss all things under the auspices of the Comptrollers’ Office and address pressing issues in the financial management community. Disclaimer: This podcast and related materials do not constitute an endorsement of Guidehouse Inc. or any other non-federal entity. The opinions, anecdotes, and any other comments made by the presenter or interviewee do not represent any position of the United States Government, the Department of Defense, other components of the United States Government whether official or unofficial. Any opinions, anecdotes, and any other comments made by the presenter or interviewee are their own and are made in their personal capacity alone.

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