Director of Finance

HSH•Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

47d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Director of Finance oversees efficient and effective day-to-day finance operations at The Quail and provides expert guidance on financial matters. The role leads financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, analytics, and long-term financial planning for Hotel Operations, Golf course (Club Operations), and Automotive Events. It also directs, coaches, and develops the Finance team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, Cost Control, and other transactional finance functions. The position is based at The Quail, an 800-acre property in Carmel Valley, California, featuring a championship golf course and accommodations. The Quail describes its culture as close-knit and guided by the motto “One Team One Vision.”

Requirements

8–10 years of hospitality finance experience, including team leadership.
Background in finance or a related field.
Strong technical accounting, controls, and forecasting capability.
Proven experience with multi-outlet operations and inventory-intensive environments.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with HSH standards, regulatory requirements, and audit protocols.
Direct the forecasting and budgeting cycle, improving accuracy, analytics, and departmental ownership of forecasts in alignment with Quail’s strategic and financial plans.
Oversee financial planning and forecasting for Hotel Operations, Golf course (Club Operations), and Automotive Events.
Deliver actionable insights, dashboards, and KPIs to operational leaders to support data-driven decisions and improve understanding of profitability drivers.
Support long-term financial planning, investment decisions, and capital budgeting.
Provide financial stewardship that supports sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Direct, coach, and develop the Finance team, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, Cost Control, and transactional finance functions.
Promote high performance and accountability within the Finance team.