A career perspective in a changing FM landscape with Melissa Blakesly

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" [https://guidehouse.com/allthingsfinancialmanagement] 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" [https://guidehouse.com/allthingsfinancialmanagement] 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" [https://guidehouse.com/allthingsfinancialmanagement] 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" [https://guidehouse.com/allthingsfinancialmanagement] 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.