Financial Controller

Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee discounts on lodging, golf, &

dining

Job summary

The Quail in Carmel Valley, California, seeks a Financial Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and provide expert guidance on all financial matters for a prestigious hospitality property.

You will lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting across hotel operations, golf, and events, delivering insights and building a high-performing Finance team in a dynamic, performance-driven environment. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and profitability.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hospitality finance experience with team leadership.
• Finance or related field; CPA preferred.
• Strong technical accounting, controls, and forecasting capabilities.
• Experience with multi-outlet operations and inventory-intensive environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with HSH standards, regulatory requirements, and audit protocols.
• Direct the forecasting and budgeting cycle, aligning with Quail's strategic and financial plans for Hotel Operations, Golf, and Events.
• Deliver actionable insights, dashboards, and KPIs to operational leaders for data-driven decisions and profitability.
• Support long-term financial planning, investments, and capital budgeting to enable sustainable growth.
• Direct, coach, and develop the Finance team including AP, AR, Income Audit, Cost Control, and transactional finance functions.

Skills

Hospitality finance leadership

Technical accounting

Forecasting & budgeting

Inventory/ multi-outlet operations

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

Join our outstanding accounting team at The Quail as a Financial Controller, 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 accommodations. 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.