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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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29 minutes ago
Jun 4, 2026
Jun 4, 2026
12 min
In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) and Guidehouse, Rich Brady, Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Defense Financial Management, joins host Ruba Elbasha to discuss the evolution of SDFM and its role in supporting the defense financial management community. Listen in conversation covering organizational transformation, changes to SDFM’s operating and events model, and the Department’s priorities related to auditability, modernization, and workforce efficiency.
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
32 min
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.
Jan 30, 2026
Jan 30, 2026
23 min
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.
Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
18 min
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.
Jun 25, 2025
Jun 25, 2025
34 min
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.
May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
12 min
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.
May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
26 min
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.
All Things Financial Management: Presented by ASMC and Guidehouse
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