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Richard Campoli

South Bend ,IN

Summary

Dynamic finance leader with extensive experience at Cleveland Cliffs Incorporated, excelling in financial analysis and strategic and tactical planning. Proven track record in enhancing profitability through innovative cost reduction initiatives and developing performance metrics. Adept at team leadership and employee training, driving operational excellence across multiple sites in the steelmaking industry.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP & Controller, Finance Operations Steelmaking

Cleveland Cliffs Incorporated
Burns Harbor Reg'l Ofc; [Cleveland Corporate Role], IN
12.2020 - 04.2025
  • Financial Planning and Analysis for steelmaking operations, which constituted approximately 90%+ of Cleveland Cliffs Steel. All areas, except mining and some raw material productions, of the Company. Near 30 site locations throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Business Partner to the Steelmaking EVP of Steelmaking Operations, identifying opportunities for profitability and cost improvements for the business on a continuous basis.
  • Created analytics, profitability, and cost reporting, interpreting the business performance on an actual, business planning, and forecasting basis.
  • Developed profitability tools by customer, market, cross sections and part numbers
  • Provided Accounting control and oversight for working capital including the developing policies and procedures for the company.
  • Developed processes for training and development of a staff of near 150 professionals through identification of constant training and development processes, through formal, company sponsored, and cross training opportunities.

Controller

ArcelorMittal USA
Burns Harbor , IN
06.2016 - 12.2020
  • Created financial reports for senior management, the board of directors, and external auditors in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Developed key performance metrics and dashboards, which enabled management decision-making based on real-time data while being an instrumental business partner to the operations.
  • Manage the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis, and other related activities.
  • Assisted in developing best practices for overall corporate governance processes and procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and reporting requirements such as SEC filings. Developed and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw daily activities of staff of ~150 members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance, in the oversight of SEC/IFRS Consolidation, FP&A, Shared Services (Treasury functions), Plant Controllers.

Controller, Operations Finance, Various Sites

ArcelorMittal USA
North Indiana And Pennsylvania, IN And PA
06.1998 - 06.2016
  • Created financial reports for senior management while partnering with Operations, driving continuous improvement.
  • Oversaw financial controls for the group of six locations.

Controller & Manger of Procurement and Mtls Mgmt

I/N Tek and I/N Kote
New Carlisle , IN
11.1990 - 06.2008
  • Developed key performance metrics and dashboards, which enabled management decision-making based on real-time data while working as an integrated business partner in leading the business.
  • Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing current trends in revenues and costs through continuous improvement and negotiation of supply chain arrangements.
  • Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis, and other related activities.
  • Responsible for the treasury functions of the Joint Venture.
  • Developed and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.

Controller and Various Roles FP&A, Tax & Acctg

Uniroyal/Jessup&Lamont, IC Indust's, Allied Signal
South Bend Area, IN
01.1984 - 11.1990
  • Supported merger and acquisition activities for Jessup & Lamont, investment bankers, while a controller for a Uniroyal division. Business partners with operations and sales to improve profitability.
  • Assistant Corporate Controller for Uniroyal, FP&A role.
  • Consolidation, cost, tax, and accounting information technologies while at South Bend, Escan/IC Industries, and Allied Signal.

Education

MBA - Finance Concentration

Indiana University
IN
08-1989

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Indiana University
IN

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Budget & Forecast management
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance metrics
  • Profitability analysis
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Cost optimization and reduction
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Treasury functions
  • Employee training
  • Team leadership
  • Accounting Systems Improvements

Certification

  • CPA State of Indiana
  • CFO training, ArcelorMittal University, sponsored by Duke (2-year global program with international assignments). Note as a top ranked performer.
  • Harvard, (strategic and tactical decisions and negotiations)
  • Standford (Financial and Capital Markets)
  • U. Pennsylvania Wharton (Financial and Capital Markets)
  • U. of Chicago (Capstone program, covered all aspects of business)
  • Northwestern Kellog (Financial and Capital Markets)
  • Michigan State (Supply Chain and negotiations)
  • Arizona State (Supply Chain and negotiations)

Timeline

VP & Controller, Finance Operations Steelmaking

Cleveland Cliffs Incorporated
12.2020 - 04.2025

Controller

ArcelorMittal USA
06.2016 - 12.2020

Controller, Operations Finance, Various Sites

ArcelorMittal USA
06.1998 - 06.2016

Controller & Manger of Procurement and Mtls Mgmt

I/N Tek and I/N Kote
11.1990 - 06.2008

Controller and Various Roles FP&A, Tax & Acctg

Uniroyal/Jessup&Lamont, IC Indust's, Allied Signal
01.1984 - 11.1990

MBA - Finance Concentration

Indiana University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Indiana University

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