# Paul Trowbridge
🗺   [Stow, Ohio](https://goo.gl/maps/aLXJdPrNZYw6touy6) |  📱 [330.819.3826](tel:+3308193826) | ✉ [paul@hptrow.me](mailto:paul@hptrow.me) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultrowbridge/)

## Professional Experience

### **The HC Companies** _(2012 - 2023)_
_$250 million manufacturer of horticultural containers owned by [Platinum Equity](https://www.platinumequity.com/news/platinum-equity-completes-acquisition-of-horticultural-container-manufacturer-hc-companies/)_

**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.

### **PPG Industries**
_$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.

### **Masco Retail Cabinet Group**
_$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.

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