Director of Finance
At a glance
Director-level Finance Leadership role at HSH. Carmel-by-the-Sea · $140,000–$160,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Keep monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports accurate and on schedule, meeting company standards, regulations and audit protocols
- Lead budgeting and forecasting for hotel, golf and automotive events, improving forecast accuracy and departmental ownership
- Give operational leaders dashboards, KPIs and profitability insights to support informed decisions
- Guide long-term financial planning, investment choices and capital budgets with a focus on sustainable operations
- Lead and develop finance staff across payables, receivables, income audit, cost control and transaction functions
What you bring
- Eight to ten years of hospitality finance experience, including leading a team
- A finance degree or a related field; CPA is preferred
- Strong accounting, controls and forecasting skills, with experience in multi-outlet and inventory-heavy operations
Who this fits
This director role suits an experienced hospitality finance leader who can oversee a broad finance team and work across hotel, golf and automotive event operations. The position is based in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
From the employer
Join our outstanding accounting team at The Quail as a Director of Finance, where you will oversee efficient and effective day-to-day operations and provide expert guidance on all financial matters.
- Enjoy the opportunity to work at a highly prestigious hotel in beautiful Carmel Valley, California.
- Advance your career and develop your skills within a dynamic and supportive hospitality environment.
- Receive exceptional medical benefits, along with exclusive employee discounts on lodging, golf, and dining services.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in full compliance with HSH standards, regulatory requirements, and audit protocols.
- Direct the entire forecasting and budgeting cycle, driving greater accuracy, robust analytics, and stronger business ownership of departmental forecasts in alignment with Quail’s strategic and financial plans; including Hotel Operations, Golf course (Club Operations) and Automotive Events.
- Deliver actionable insights, dashboards, and KPIs to operational leaders to enable data-driven decision-making and enhance understanding of profitability drivers.
- Support long-term financial planning, investment decisions, and capital budgeting, providing financial stewardship that enables sustainable growth and operational excellence.
- Direct, coach, and develop the Finance team—including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, Cost Control, and all transactional finance functions—to ensure high performance and accountability.
General Requirements
- 8–10 years of hospitality finance experience, including team leadership.
- Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
- Strong technical accounting, controls, and forecasting capability.
- Proven experience with multi‑outlet operations and inventory-intensive environments.
Salary: $140,000-$160,000 per year + Bonus
The Quail
Nestled in the heart of Carmel Valley, our breathtaking 800-acre property boasts a world-class championship golf course, and beautiful accomodations. At The Quail, our team members are part of a Covey (a group of quail), symbolizing the close-knit culture we have cultivated. Guided by our "One Team One Vision" motto, we embrace the belief that each individual brings a unique talent while working towards a common goal. This spirit of unity is especially evident every summer when The Peninsula Signature Events and Quail teams collaborate to present The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, an exclusive concours attended by the world's elite motorsports enthusiasts and aficionados.