All Things Financial Management

Advancing financial management through AI and automation with Danny Bethke

In this episode of the “All Things Financial Management” podcast, presented by SDFM and Guidehouse, Danny Bethke joins host Angel Wang to share his nontraditional career journey and passion for helping others work smarter through technology. They explore how AI, automation, and hands-on training are helping the Department of the Navy reduce repetitive work, support auditability, and give financial managers more time to focus on analysis, strategy, and mission priorities. Danny also discusses how citizen developer programs are helping translate these tools into meaningful impact.

Shaping the future of defense financial management with Tom Constable

Leading SDFM through change with Rich Brady

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.