What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at Clemens Family Corporation?
Make your mark on a team ready for transformation.
At Clemens Food Group, we’re looking for an Accounts Payable Manager who’s ready to step into a highly visible role and elevate both process and people. This is an opportunity to bring structure, build trust within a team, and create a more efficient, scalable AP function that the business can rely on.
If you’re someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys improving systems, and wants to develop a team while still staying close to the work—this role offers real impact.
About Clemens Food Group
For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food and build a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, fostering accountability and growth
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payments, including tax-related items
- Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
- Balance leadership with hands-on execution across AP operations
- Partner with internal stakeholders to improve clarity, responsiveness, and self-service capabilities
- Strengthen internal controls and reporting processes
What Success Looks Like
- Payments are consistently accurate and on time
- The AP function is more streamlined, efficient, and scalable
- The team is empowered, accountable, and growing
- Business partners know exactly where to go and receive consistent support
What You Bring
- Experience leading Accounts Payable teams and processes
- Strong systems knowledge (SAP, Concur preferred)
- Proven ability to drive process improvements
- Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to stay close to the work
- Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
Why This Role
- Opportunity to reshape and improve a critical function
- High visibility with leadership and cross-functional teams
- Career growth into broader finance or AR pathways
- A company culture rooted in integrity, ownership, and continuous improvement
Agency Statement
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
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It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter. |