All Things Financial Management

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. 

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. 

A Meaningful Career in Government Audit with Tesa Lanoy

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Financial Management and Guidehouse, Ms. Tesa Lanoy, CFO & Comptroller of the U.S. Special Operations Command, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Ms. Lanoy’s pathway to her current role, what makes SOCOM unique compared to other combatant commands, and advice for young professionals. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight. 

Cultivating a Strong Team Culture at FIAR with Calandra Layne

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) and Guidehouse, Ms. Calandra Layne, Director of Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation at the Office of the Undersecretary of the Defense Comptroller, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss top of mind issues in the financial management community. The pair discuss Ms. Layne’s career journey to her current role, her work towards creating a positive and nurturing team culture as a critical leader, how this supports the DoD and FIAR mission, advice for breaking into the industry and more. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight into changing the way people think about annual financial statement audit efforts.

The New Chapter for SDFM with Rich Brady

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Financial Management and Guidehouse, Mr. Rich Brady, CEO of Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM, formerly ASMC), sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Mr. Brady’s path to his current role, the successes of the recent PDI, why the organization rebranded to SDFM, and advice for young professionals. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight. 

The U.S. Marine Corps' Clean Audit Opinion with Greg Koval

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) and Guidehouse, Greg Koval, Assistant Deputy Commandant, Resources in the United States Marine Corps sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Mr. Koval’s path to his current role, lessons learned at the Marine Corps that can be applied to DoD as a whole, and advice for young professionals and more. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight. 

The Value of ASMC Involvement with Sue Goodyear

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) and Guidehouse, Ms. Sue Goodyear, DLA Finance J8 Director and Chief Financial Officer and current President of ASMC’s Washington Chapter, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Ms. Goodyear’s path to her current role, her experience as President of the ASMC Washington Chapter, advice for young professionals and more. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight.

Army Audit Readiness Unveiling the Secrets of Internal Controls with Ms. Eulica Kimber

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) and Guidehouse, Ms. Eulica Kimber, Director of Audit Readiness for Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology) (ASA(ALT)), sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss Army audit readiness and the intricacies of internal controls. Uncover the importance of systematic processes, cross-functional narratives, and risk management in creating a robust financial environment. Gain valuable insights into building a successful control environment and preparing for audit readiness.