Finance Director (Finance & Tax)

About the role

Travelzoo is seeking a Finance Director to lead its finance function in New York. You will partner with finance, legal, and external auditors to ensure accurate reporting, tax compliance, and adherence to SOX controls.

Key responsibilities

• Manage quarterly closings, financial statement consolidations, and produce reliable financial reports and analysis.
• Collaborate with the finance team, legal department, and external auditors to provide documentation and answer project‑specific financial queries.
• Oversee tax filing schedules, prepare deliverables for external tax partners, and handle other tax compliance filings.
• Ensure SOX compliance, maintain internal controls, and mitigate compliance and tax risks.
• Analyze financial statements, budget variances, and support SEC filing preparation.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in tax, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Professional experience at a publicly traded U.S. company; SPAC experience is a plus.
• Strong academic background with a relevant degree.
• High work ethic, sound judgment, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Workiva
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Oracle
• SAP

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $150,000‑$225,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits and employee awards.
• Travelzoo Experience: additional vacation days, travel budget, and first‑hand access to travel deals.
• On‑site gym and flat hierarchy encouraging entrepreneurial work style.