Clayton Trolard, Cpa
About Clayton Trolard, Cpa
Clayton Trolard is a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Benson Hill, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in financial management, having held various roles at Deloitte, Emerson, and PepsiCo.
Work at Benson Hill
Clayton Trolard has been serving as the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Benson Hill since 2021. In this role, he focuses on financial strategy and analysis to support the company's objectives. His tenure at Benson Hill spans three years, during which he has contributed to the financial planning processes and provided insights to enhance decision-making within the organization.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
Before joining Benson Hill, Clayton Trolard worked at Deloitte as an Enterprise Risk Services Consultant from 2011 to 2013. During his two years at Deloitte, he engaged in risk assessment and management, helping clients identify and mitigate financial risks. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in enterprise risk management.
Career at Emerson
Clayton Trolard held multiple positions at Emerson from 2013 to 2021. He started as Supervisor of International Accounting, then transitioned to Supervisor of Financial Planning and Analysis. He later advanced to Finance Manager - Final Control, where he managed financial operations. His final role at Emerson was as Financial Planning and Analysis Manager from 2020 to 2021, where he oversaw financial planning initiatives.
Educational Background
Clayton Trolard earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills for a career in finance and analysis.
Internship Experience at PepsiCo
In 2010, Clayton Trolard completed a Supply Chain Finance Internship at PepsiCo for three months. This internship provided him with practical experience in financial analysis within the supply chain sector, further enhancing his understanding of finance in a corporate environment.