Assistant Director of Finance – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA– Up to $115k

We’re working with a luxury resort in Southern California that’s looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Finance to help drive continued growth and operational excellence. This role will support strategic financial planning and oversee key functions like accounting, reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will partner closely with the Director of Finance & Accounting to lead and mentor the team, promote best practices, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.

The Role:

• Oversee payroll processing, gratuity approvals, and labor forecasting to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Support financial reporting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly statement preparation
• Collaborate with department heads to manage labor costs through weekly meetings and proactive planning
• Assist with audits, budget preparation, and year-end financial processes
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, and resort accounting policies
• Train and support finance team members while fostering a positive, service-driven culture

What they are looking for:

• Experience in hotel accounting, including closing the books, reconciliations, audits, and labor cost management
• Strong background in payroll processes and able to step in for Paymaster support when needed
• Hands-on, detail-focused, and ready to take ownership of labor systems, staffing guides, and scheduling tools
• Confident leading weekly labor meetings and partnering with department heads to manage labor spend
• Proven ability to coach, train, and support a team with a positive, solutions-first mindset
• Ideal for someone currently in hospitality accounting or a rising star ready to step into an ADOF role

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Nas at COREcruitment dot com

Due to the volume of application, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Nevertheless, feel free to reach out!