Clayton Trolard, Cpa
About Clayton Trolard, Cpa
Clayton Trolard is a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager with extensive experience in financial management roles at various companies, including Emerson and Benson Hill. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.
Work at Benson Hill
Clayton Trolard currently serves as the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Benson Hill. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's financial strategies and planning initiatives. His role involves analyzing financial data, forecasting, and supporting decision-making processes within the organization. Trolard's expertise in financial management plays a crucial role in enhancing the company's operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Emerson
Before joining Benson Hill, Clayton Trolard worked at Emerson from 2014 to 2021. He held several positions, including Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for one year and Finance Manager - Final Control for three years. Additionally, he served as Supervisor of Financial Planning and Analysis and Supervisor of International Accounting. His tenure at Emerson provided him with extensive experience in financial oversight and strategic planning.
Experience at Deloitte
Clayton Trolard worked as an Enterprise Risk Services Consultant at Deloitte from 2011 to 2013. In this role, he focused on assessing and managing risks for clients, providing insights that informed their financial strategies. His experience at Deloitte contributed to his understanding of risk management and its implications for financial planning.
Educational Background
Clayton Trolard earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied at the College of Business from 2007 to 2011. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Washington University in St. Louis, completing the program from 2014 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in financial management.
Early Career at PepsiCo
Trolard began his career with a Supply Chain Finance Internship at PepsiCo in 2010. This three-month internship allowed him to gain initial exposure to financial analysis within a large corporate environment. The experience contributed to his understanding of finance in the supply chain context.