Strategic Hospitality 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

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.