Richard Goffredo
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished Regional Operations Leader and North America Controller at Aggreko, Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and financial performance. By fostering collaboration and implementing innovative cost-reduction strategies, led teams to exceed targets through continuous improvement and analytical thinking, achieving substantial profitability increases without compromising safety or customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Operations Leader
Aggreko
06.2016 - Current
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective communication, collaboration, and training initiatives.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex logistical challenges, enhancing overall efficiency in the workplace.
- Reduced expenses for the department by optimizing resource allocation and eliminating redundancies.
- Supervised staff recruitment, development, and retention initiatives for a high-performing team environment.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully execute projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
North America Controller
Aggreko
06.2010 - 06.2014
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Quantified financial impacts for all Orange Belt projects
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
- Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Developed comprehensive financial models for strategic planning and decision-making purposes.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Identified areas for operational improvement through detailed financial analysis, leading to increased profitability and reduced expenses.
- Supported executive-level decision making through the development of clear KPIs, financial metrics and dashboards.
Area Controller
Aggreko
03.2005 - 06.2010
- Developed a robust financial reporting framework that facilitated timely delivery of accurate information to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for improving overall business performance.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, reducing the time required to complete financial statements by several days each month.
- Enhanced internal controls by regularly reviewing processes, identifying weaknesses, and recommending corrective actions.
- Reduced operational costs through thorough analysis of expense reports and identification of areas for improvement.
- Strengthened financial decision-making with accurate forecasting models and detailed variance analyses.
- Increased efficiency in the budgeting process by developing comprehensive templates and guidelines for all departments.
- Assisted with monthly closing process, analyzing account activity, and posting required journal entries to appropriately record revenues and expenses.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Education
MBA - Business
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA05.1991
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Operational Excellence
- Safety Management
- Innovation and Creativity
- Cost Reduction
- Key Performance Indicators
- Customer Relations
- Project Management
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Analytical Thinking
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Regional Operations Leader
Aggreko
06.2016 - Current
North America Controller
Aggreko
06.2010 - 06.2014
Area Controller
Aggreko
03.2005 - 06.2010
MBA - Business
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Philadelphia University
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