Agility for Impact: Driving Enterprise Transformation at Scale 

January 28, 2027 
Reston, VA 

As the Department continues its journey toward greater accountability, transparency, and operational effectiveness, leaders are challenged to drive meaningful change across larger, more complex, and increasingly connected organizations. 

Join defense financial management, audit, and transformation leaders for SRS 2027, where executive perspectives, practitioner insights, and real-world lessons learned will explore how successful initiatives can be scaled across the defense enterprise to accelerate modernization, strengthen accountability, and improve mission outcomes. 

This year’s program features a special enterprise transformation case study highlighting the Navy Working Capital Fund audit journey, offering attendees a firsthand look at the leadership, innovation, and collaboration required to achieve lasting change at scale. 

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Why Attend 

Enterprise transformation is no longer a future objective. It is a mission requirement. 

SRS 2027 brings together senior leaders, decision-makers, and practitioners to examine how organizations across the Department of Defense are: 

  • Driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives 
  • Improving auditability and accountability 
  • Modernizing business processes and financial operations 
  • Leveraging technology, automation, and data-driven decision making 
  • Scaling successful programs across large organizations 
  • Leading change in increasingly complex operating environments 

Attendees will leave with actionable insights, proven approaches, and practical lessons that can be applied within their own organizations. 

The Navy Working Capital Fund Audit Journey 

One of the most significant transformation efforts across the defense financial management community, the Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF) audit journey demonstrates how organizations can overcome complex operational and financial management challenges while advancing broader Department priorities. 

Through this featured case study, attendees will explore: 

  • Strategies used to improve accountability and transparency 
  • Process modernization efforts that supported audit readiness 
  • Cross-functional collaboration across large organizations 
  • Leadership approaches that helped drive sustainable change 
  • Lessons learned that can be applied across the defense enterprise 

What You’ll Learn

Executive Leadership Perspectives

Hear from senior leaders shaping the future of defense financial management, audit, and enterprise transformation.

Scalable Transformation Strategies

Discover proven approaches for implementing and expanding successful initiatives across large organizations.

Innovation and Modernization

Explore emerging technologies, automation opportunities, and modernization efforts supporting greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Audit and Accountability Lessons Learned

Gain practical insights from organizations that are navigating complex audit and accountability challenges.

Collaboration for Enterprise Impact

Examine how cross-functional teams are working together to improve outcomes across the defense enterprise.

Who Should Attend 

SRS 2027 is designed for: 

  • Federal financial management professionals 
  • Military and civilian leaders 
  • Comptrollers and resource managers 
  • Audit and assurance professionals 
  • Defense business transformation leaders 
  • Budget and accounting professionals 
  • Program and operations executives 
  • Industry partners supporting financial modernization initiatives 

Be Part of the Conversation Shaping 2027 

As the first event in SDFM’s 2027 event lineup, SRS 2027 sets the stage for the year ahead by bringing together leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening financial management, improving accountability, and driving enterprise transformation across the defense community. 

Attendees will gain: 

  • Actionable strategies for leading transformational change 
  • Lessons learned from large-scale audit and modernization efforts 
  • Insights from senior government and industry leaders 
  • New approaches for improving accountability and performance 
  • Opportunities to connect with peers facing similar challenges 
  • Practical ideas that can be implemented immediately 

Join us on January 28, 2027, to learn from real-world experiences, discover scalable solutions, and connect with professionals committed to delivering mission impact through innovation and execution. 

FAQs

SRS 2027 is SDFM’s strategic event focused on enterprise transformation, accountability, audit readiness, and operational effectiveness across the Department of Defense.

The event will feature the Navy Working Capital Fund audit journey as a real-world example of enterprise transformation, process modernization, and accountability improvement. 

Defense financial managers, military and civilian leaders, auditors, comptrollers, resource managers, and transformation professionals.

Attendees will gain practical insights into scaling transformation initiatives, improving organizational performance, advancing audit readiness, and driving mission outcomes across large enterprises.

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