Sales & Use Tax Manager

Clark Pacific; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k matching

Life insurance

FSA programs

Job summary

Clark Pacific is seeking a Sales & Use Tax Leader to direct the company’s multi-state indirect tax function, overseeing compliance, research, audits, exemption administration, and planning. The role partners with Accounting, Operations, Procurement, Estimating, Manufacturing, and Project Management to optimize tax outcomes.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience navigating tax complexities of a hybrid manufacturing and construction business, leading tax strategy from inception to execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• 5+ years of multi-state sales and use tax experience.
• CPA and/or CMI designation preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and tax automation platforms (e.g., Avalara, Vertex).
• Strong tax research, audit management, and advisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sales and use tax function across multiple states.
• Ensure timely filing of multi-state returns and registrations.
• Develop tax policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead audits, respond to inquiries, and manage exemptions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Project teams.

Skills

Multi-state tax expertise

Leadership

Tax research

Audit management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Tax automation platforms (Avalara, Vertex)

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $100,000 USD to $140,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

About Clark Pacific

Clark Pacific is a leading design-build partner specializing in prefabricated building systems for some of the most complex and innovative construction projects across the Western United States. For more than 60 years, we have combined engineering expertise, manufacturing excellence, and construction innovation to deliver high-quality solutions for healthcare, education, commercial, and public infrastructure projects. Our team is driven by collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to building better communities.

General Summary

The Sales & Use Tax Leader is responsible for leading Clark Pacific's multi-state indirect tax function, serving as the Company's subject matter expert on sales and use tax matters. This highly visible role owns the full lifecycle of indirect tax compliance, technical research, audit management, exemption administration, and tax planning while ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and maximizing tax-saving opportunities.

Acting as a trusted advisor to Accounting, Operations, Procurement, Estimating, Manufacturing, Project Management, and other business partners, the Sales & Use Tax Leader provides strategic guidance on complex tax matters and supports informed business decision-making across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience navigating the unique tax complexities of a hybrid manufacturing and construction business, including the distinction between retail transactions (furnish-only sales) and real property contracting (furnish-and-install projects). This individual will lead the Company’s indirect tax strategy from inception through execution, driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, managing audits, and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated tax professional to make a meaningful impact, influence business operations, and help shape the future of Clark Pacific's indirect tax function.

Competitive Pay Range: $100,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Lead and manage Clark Pacific's end-to-end sales and use tax function, including compliance, reporting, filings, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of multi-state sales and use tax returns.
• Maintain exemption certificates, business registrations, resale certificates, and tax engine configurations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain tax policies, procedures, and internal controls that support compliance and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows, and enhance indirect tax reporting.

Technical Research & Advisory

• Serve as the Company's primary subject matter expert on sales and use tax matters.
• Conduct complex multi-state tax research utilizing tax research platforms, statutes, regulations, rulings, and case law.
• Interpret and apply contractor, manufacturer, retailer, and fabrication tax rules to business operations.
• Provide tax guidance regarding contracts, procurement activities, manufacturing operations, and customer transactions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively communicate impacts to key stakeholders.

Construction & Manufacturing Tax

• Determine the proper tax treatment of furnish-only and furnish-and-install contracts.
• Apply state-specific contractor, manufacturer, and retailer tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Identify and maximize available manufacturing exemptions, tax incentives, and other tax-saving opportunities.
• Partner with estimating, procurement, and project teams to evaluate tax implications before project execution.
• Lead state and local sales and use tax audits from initiation through resolution.
• Research and defend tax positions using applicable statutes, regulations, rulings, and technical guidance.
• Manage audit responses, appeals, refund claims, and voluntary disclosure agreements.
• Proactively identify areas of tax exposure and implement strategies to mitigate risk.

Business Partnership & Leadership

• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate tax implications related to contracts, projects, procurement decisions, and operational initiatives.
• Educate and train internal stakeholders on indirect tax requirements, risks, and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Sales & Use Tax staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Key Interfaces

Internal

• Finance & Accounting
• Operations & Project Management
• Manufacturing & Engineering
• Business Development & Field Operations

External

• State and Local Tax Authorities
• Auditors and Tax Consultants
• Vendors and Tax Technology Providers

Key Performance Metrics

• Timely and accurate sales and use tax filings
• Effective tax processes and internal controls
• Accurate tax treatment of customer and vendor transactions
• Timely business registrations and renewals
• Successful audit management and risk mitigation

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization
• Excellent organization, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Experience interpreting construction drawings and contract documents preferred
• Demonstrated leadership mindset and continuous improvement focus
• Primarily an in-office work environment
• Periodic exposure to manufacturing facilities and construction operations
• Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions and active project sites

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and computer use
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive movements
• Up to 5% travel as needed

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field required
• CPA and/or CMI designation preferred
• 5+ years of multi-state sales and use tax experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of contractor, manufacturer, and retailer sales and use tax regulations
• Experience with ERP systems and tax automation platforms (e.g., Avalara, Vertex)
• Proven tax research, audit management, and advisory experience
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Core Values

• Determination:Meet challenges head on
• Innovation:Always look for better
• Well-Being:Seek the success, health, and happiness of all
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options
• Medical FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary ancillary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance
• 401k matching: 100 percent of the first 3 percent, then 50 percent of the next 2 percent

*Benefits are subject to a waiting period.

Preferred

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

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