Paul Trowbridge

Professional Experience

$250 million manufacturer of horticultural containers owned by Platinum Equity

Corporate Pricing Manager (2019 - Present)

Led the implementation of a new pricing function, resulting in a 70% increase in price-based revenue growth over 3 years.
Developed and executed a successful price optimization strategy.
Built credibility and confidence with the sales team through commitment, patience, and tangible results.
Trained staff to apply current pricing guidance to all quoted business.

Cost Manager (2012 - 2019)

Successfully handled the accounting and financial aspects of mixed asset/stock acquisition.
Established opening balance sheets and built financial consolidation processes for USD and CAD entities.
Developed transfer pricing and intercompany accounting procedures, including reconciliations.
Pioneered MS Power BI for the organization, demonstrating capabilities through pricing analysis.

$1.5 billion optical and specialty chemicals division (NYSE-PPG)

Cost Analyst (2010 - 2012)

Managed standard costs, cost systems, inventory, and period end standard cost processing.
Coordinated and consolidated the annual operating plan.
Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for conversion from the old proprietary COBOL system to SAP.

$1 billion division of Masco (NYSE-MAS)

Cost Analyst (2007 - 2010)

Compiled annual budgets and monthly spending forecasts.
Developed standard labor and overhead burden rates and explained subsequent variances.
Provided support for system conversion and standard cost system implementation.
Developed and maintained a customized BOM explosion program and cost environment.

The University of Akron | B.S. in Accounting | 2002-2006