All Things Financial Management

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. 

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. 

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.