Client Tax Manager

About Francke & Associates

Francke & Associates is a Louisville based client-focused accounting firm built on trust, clarity, and genuine partnership. We provide year round tax compliance, bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory services that help individuals and entrepreneurial businesses make confident financial decisions.

Our culture makes us unique. We are collaborative, warm, and refreshingly casual — the kind of environment where people support one another, share ideas freely, and enjoy the work they do. Flexibility is part of how we operate, and we believe people do their best work when they feel respected, balanced, and empowered.

As the firm continues to grow, we are expanding our tax compliance and advisory capabilities and strengthening the services that help clients build a healthy financial future. We are looking for team members who want to grow with us, contribute their expertise, and help shape the next chapter of a modern, relationship driven accounting practice.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a tax professional who wants to step into a leadership position within a supportive, people centered environment. At Francke & Associates, you will join a team that values collaboration, flexibility, and authentic connection.

The Client Tax Manager position will help lead our tax compliance business and play a central role in expanding and modernizing our tax advisory services. You will work directly with firm leadership, influence strategic decisions, and help build a more robust, proactive tax function that supports clients throughout the year. Because we are a small and growing firm, your ideas will matter, your expertise will be visible, and your impact will be felt immediately.

For the right candidate, this position offers:

  • Meaningful leadership opportunities in a growing practice
  • A flexible, supportive work culture that values balance and autonomy
  • Direct access to firm leadership and decision making
  • The chance to grow and shape a modern tax advisory service offering

Key Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Advisory Leadership

  • Lead the growth and development of a modern, proactive tax preparation, planning, and advisory practice.
  • Provide strategic tax guidance to individuals and business clients.
  • Identify tax saving opportunities and communicate recommendations clearly.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients plan ahead with confidence.

Tax Preparation & Review

  • Manage, review, and sign individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns.
  • Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely filing across all engagements.
  • Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.




Client Relationship Management

  • Build strong, long term relationships with clients through exceptional service and communication.
  • Meet with clients throughout the year to discuss planning, changes, and opportunities.
  • Represent Francke & Associates with professionalism, warmth, and clarity.


Process Improvement & Firm Growth

  • Develop and refine internal tax processes, workflows, and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with firm leadership to identify growth opportunities and new service offerings.
  • Mentor staff and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Cross-Team Collaboration


  • Partner with internal staff to ensure seamless service delivery to clients.
  • Work closely with firm leadership on forecasting, workload planning, and client strategy.

Qualifications

  • CPA required.
  • Minimum 5 to 7 years of progressive tax experience, preferably in public accounting.
  • Strong technical expertise in individual and business taxation.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise clients on tax strategy and planning.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in building and growing our tax compliance and advisory practice.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and client service orientation.










Salary & Benefits

Francke & Associates offers a competitive compensation package aligned with experience and the leadership responsibilities of this role.

Salary Range:

  • $85,000 – $110,000, commensurate with experience, credentials, and leadership capability.
  • Eligibility for bonus based on performance.

Benefits Include:

  • Flexible, family friendly work environment
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Professional development support, including continuing education and CPA licensure maintenance
  • Opportunities for expanded responsibility and long term leadership growth
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Retirement plan
  • Health and dental insurance options
  • Potential for future performance based incentives as the tax advisory practice grows

To Apply

If this opportunity feels like the right next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. At Francke & Associates, we care just as much about who you are as what you know, and we welcome candidates who value collaboration, authenticity, and a warm work environment.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief note sharing why this role resonates with you. We look forward to meeting you and exploring whether this could be a great fit for both you and our team.

You can submit your information to: gingerk@franckecpa.com. Please reference Client Tax Manager. For confidential questions, please contact chrisf@franckecpa.com.