06/02/2026
Another impactful Society of Defense Financial Management - SDFM DFMI in the books! 👏
As the platinum sponsor, we were proud to take part in conversations focused on the future of mission-ready financial management and how people, policy, and technology come together to drive measurable outcomes. Two of our favorite discussions were led by Kearney & Company Partners:
👉 Enterprise-Wide Data Analytics: Where Data Quality and Customization Meet, moderated by James Peccia, left us with these three takeaways:
✔️ Combining standardized enterprise data with mission-driven customization strengthens financial visibility at every level.
✔️ Tailored dashboard tools improve decision-making speed and accuracy.
✔️ Enterprise data consistency supports measurable mission outcomes.
👉 Auditing Through Your Material Weaknesses for an Unmodified Opinion, moderated by Daniel Scarola, shared that:
✔️ The path to an unmodified opinion starts with resolving scope limitations.
✔️ Scope limitations restrict the audit itself, while material weaknesses affect your internal control environment — understanding both is vital.
✔️ Targeted remediation, using quality data to resolve scope limitation issues drives meaningful audit advancement.
Thank you to panelists Elwood (Eddie) C. Lewis, CIO, Assistant Secretary for Financial Management and Comptroller, Department of the Air Force; Jeannette “Jenny” K. Beer, Director of SAF/FMFO Accounting Policy and Operations, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Management and Comptroller, Department of the Air Force; Steven T. “Steve” Cox, Senior Financial Advisor, Directorate of Financial Management and Comptroller, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command; Dr. Rich Seymour, Consultant and Team Lead, SAF/FMFO, Kearney & Company; Bridget Collins, Chief of Finance and Accounting, Defense Threat Reduction Agency; and Jake Yost, Senior Financial System Specialist, DCFO/FSMI for sharing their industry insights and expertise! We’re already looking forward to next year’s training!
