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Franchise Manager jobs are open across food and beverage, retail, fitness, and home services, at every level from assistant manager to regional director, with specializations in multi-unit operations, franchisee development, and brand compliance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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State & Local Tax – Income and Franchise Tax Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90071
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Organization
Our organization is a leading professional services and accounting firm providing audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to businesses across a wide range of industries. With a strong focus on client service, technical expertise, and professional development, the organization works with clients to address complex financial and business challenges while helping them achieve their strategic objectives.
The organization offers a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where professionals are encouraged to develop their expertise, build strong client relationships, and take on meaningful responsibilities.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced State & Local Tax (SALT) – Income and Franchise Tax Manager to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to multiple clients. This individual will work closely with the Income & Franchise Tax team, lead engagement teams, manage client projects, and provide high-quality tax solutions across multiple industries and jurisdictions.
The Manager will be responsible for overseeing projects from planning through completion while developing staff, managing client relationships, and identifying opportunities to help clients optimize their state and local tax positions.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, direct, and monitor multiple client service teams across various engagements.
Plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across a wide range of industries.
Provide State & Local Tax planning, consulting, compliance, and research services.
Prepare and review state income and franchise tax returns.
Conduct tax research and prepare technical memorandums and client correspondence.
Counsel clients and assist with defending against state tax audits.
Manage multi-disciplinary and multi-state tax reviews involving income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, ad valorem, and other state and local taxes.
Identify opportunities involving filing options, exemptions, credits, incentives, and corporate structures to help reduce clients' overall tax burden.
Work directly with clients to provide recommendations for business and process improvements.
Serve as a trusted business advisor and develop strong client relationships.
Manage project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and engagement responsibilities.
Manage, develop, train, and mentor tax professionals.
Participate in performance evaluations and year-end reviews.
Support business development activities, including identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and participating in client pursuits.
Manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
Travel as needed to support client and business requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Minimum of 6 years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
Active CPA license, JD with an active law license in good standing, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT).
Strong knowledge of State & Local Tax, particularly income and franchise tax.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project and engagement management skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
Strong computer and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred Profile
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in State & Local Income and Franchise Tax, including multi-state tax compliance, tax consulting, research, audit defense, and client advisory services. Experience managing tax professionals and client engagements is highly preferred.
Compensation
compensation will depend on factors such as job-related knowledge and skills, professional experience, geographic location, business needs, internal equity, and progression within the role.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the Los Angeles, CA offic
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State & Local Tax – Income and Franchise Tax Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90071
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Organization
Our organization is a leading professional services and accounting firm providing audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to businesses across a wide range of industries. With a strong focus on client service, technical expertise, and professional development, the organization works with clients to address complex financial and business challenges while helping them achieve their strategic objectives.
The organization offers a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where professionals are encouraged to develop their expertise, build strong client relationships, and take on meaningful responsibilities.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced State & Local Tax (SALT) – Income and Franchise Tax Manager to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to multiple clients. This individual will work closely with the Income & Franchise Tax team, lead engagement teams, manage client projects, and provide high-quality tax solutions across multiple industries and jurisdictions.
The Manager will be responsible for overseeing projects from planning through completion while developing staff, managing client relationships, and identifying opportunities to help clients optimize their state and local tax positions.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, direct, and monitor multiple client service teams across various engagements.
Plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across a wide range of industries.
Provide State & Local Tax planning, consulting, compliance, and research services.
Prepare and review state income and franchise tax returns.
Conduct tax research and prepare technical memorandums and client correspondence.
Counsel clients and assist with defending against state tax audits.
Manage multi-disciplinary and multi-state tax reviews involving income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, ad valorem, and other state and local taxes.
Identify opportunities involving filing options, exemptions, credits, incentives, and corporate structures to help reduce clients' overall tax burden.
Work directly with clients to provide recommendations for business and process improvements.
Serve as a trusted business advisor and develop strong client relationships.
Manage project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and engagement responsibilities.
Manage, develop, train, and mentor tax professionals.
Participate in performance evaluations and year-end reviews.
Support business development activities, including identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and participating in client pursuits.
Manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
Travel as needed to support client and business requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Minimum of 6 years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
Active CPA license, JD with an active law license in good standing, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT).
Strong knowledge of State & Local Tax, particularly income and franchise tax.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project and engagement management skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
Strong computer and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred Profile
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in State & Local Income and Franchise Tax, including multi-state tax compliance, tax consulting, research, audit defense, and client advisory services. Experience managing tax professionals and client engagements is highly preferred.
Compensation
compensation will depend on factors such as job-related knowledge and skills, professional experience, geographic location, business needs, internal equity, and progression within the role.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the Los Angeles, CA offic
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Who's Hiring
- H&R Block39
- Westlake Financial6
- Subway5
- Aprio4
- Denny's3
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in franchise manager jobs.
- Three or more years of multi-unit or franchise operations management experience
- Proven ability to drive franchisee compliance with brand and operational standards
- Strong P&L management and financial reporting skills across multiple locations
- Experience recruiting, onboarding, and training franchisees or store-level management teams
- Proficiency with operations management software and point-of-sale reporting systems
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Franchise Manager Job Search
Quantify multi-unit scope on your resume
Franchise managers are evaluated by scale. List how many locations you oversaw, the total headcount you managed, and measurable outcomes like revenue growth or compliance scores. Vague claims about 'managing operations' won't stand out in a field where numbers signal scope.
Highlight franchisee relationship experience separately
Many franchise manager roles are as much about coaching franchisees as running day-to-day operations. Create a dedicated bullet or section that shows how you supported, trained, or held accountable individual franchise owners, not just staff.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists franchise manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by brand maturity stage
A franchise manager role at an emerging brand launching its first 20 locations demands different skills than one at an established system with hundreds of units. Target your search around growth stage so your experience with scaling, stabilizing, or auditing operations actually aligns with what the employer needs.
Prepare a turnaround or compliance story
Interviewers for franchise manager roles almost always probe for a situation where you corrected an underperforming or non-compliant location. Prepare a specific example with the problem, your intervention, and the outcome before any first-round conversation.
Negotiate territory scope, not just base pay
In franchise management, the number of units or territories you oversee directly affects your leverage and advancement. When an offer comes, ask explicitly about unit count, expected growth in your region, and whether territory assignments can expand, since those factors define your career ceiling here.
Franchise Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most franchise managers?
The most active employers for franchise managers right now are H&R Block, Westlake Financial, and Subway, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Food service and fitness brands tend to post the highest volume of franchise manager roles consistently throughout the year.
How many franchise manager jobs are remote?
About 77% of franchise manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most franchise operations roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include franchisee development, training program management, and regional compliance auditing roles that rely more on documentation and virtual coaching than daily site visits.
How do you become a franchise manager?
Start by building operations experience in a franchise environment, ideally progressing from crew or shift-level roles to assistant or store manager. Once you have direct management experience, move toward multi-unit exposure by taking on additional locations, training new managers, or supporting a district manager. Employers also look for demonstrated ability to enforce brand standards, manage budgets, and develop people, so document those outcomes throughout your career before applying.
Can you get hired as a franchise manager without direct franchise experience?
Yes, candidates with strong multi-unit retail, restaurant, or service industry backgrounds are regularly hired into franchise manager roles even without franchise-specific titles. The key is showing transferable skills: managing more than one location, holding teams accountable to brand or compliance standards, and driving performance across a P&L. Frame your experience around those parallels and be direct about your familiarity with the franchisor-franchisee relationship structure.
What does the franchise manager interview process look like?
Most franchise manager interviews run two to four rounds, starting with a recruiter or HR screen focused on background and culture fit. A hiring manager or regional director then conducts a behavioral round with scenario-based questions about underperforming locations, franchisee conflict, and compliance enforcement. Some employers add a panel interview with operations leadership or a brief presentation on how you would approach a struggling unit before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to franchise manager jobs?
You can find and apply to franchise manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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