Director of Finance | Thompson Palm Springs

Thompson Palm Springs is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join our hotel Leadership Committee.

Since opening in 2024, Thompson Palm Springs has quickly established itself as the desert’s most coveted lifestyle resort in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Showcasing iconic mid-century modern design, bungalow-inspired accommodations, iconic dining, and vibrant social experiences, the resort has become a sought-after destination for discerning travelers, luxury weddings, milestone celebrations, brand activations, corporate retreats, and high-profile events.

The resort features Lola Rose, a bold Eastern Mediterranean dining experience inspired by the spice markets of Istanbul and the seasonal bounty of California, alongside Bar Issi, an elevated coastal Italian concept that blends relaxed luxury with coastal culinary sophistication. Two expansive pool experiences, immersive mountain views, the HALL Napa Valley Tasting Room, and over 35,000 square feet of dynamic indoor and outdoor event venues provide endless opportunities for unforgettable gatherings. Thompson Palm Springs was recently recognized among Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 10 Best New Hotels in the World (2026) and ranked the #1 Hotel in Southern California in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards (2025).

As a member of the Leadership Committee, the Director of Finance is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports directly to the hotel’s Managing Director.

The Director of Finance plans, organizes, directs, and controls the accounting and control function of the division, reports operational results, and provides financial oversight of property operations. This highly collaborative leadership position is a role model in the hotel for Hyatt financial processes and communications.

Duties include, but not limited to\:

· Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the accounting function

· Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee

· Manage and lead hotel on-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the hotel. This responsibility also includes hotel financial planning, budgeting, accounting and cash management.

· Assist in nurturing the important relationship with the owners. Be responsible for supervising and coordinating owner reporting as required. Provide custom reports, respond quickly to questions or requests and attend meetings

· Manage SOX compliance

· Complete the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Coordinate external auditor's visits, respond to auditor requests, approve any and all adjustments, reconcile the audit numbers to the property numbers and approve the final audit

· Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department managers in this process. Take initiative to manage trouble shooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement

· Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans

· Supervise the Information Technology function. Additionally, have a sound understanding of the hotel operational and back-office systems as well as Microsoft Office products

· Have a sound understanding of the forecasting system and the tools from Revenue Management. Review monthly and quarterly property financial forecasts. Assure that the forecast is attainable

· Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

This is an exempt (salaried) role. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000. This is the pay range for this position that Thompson Palm Springs reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors including experience and education.

Why work for Thompson Palm Springs?

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Compassionate Leave
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan & Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Program
• Free & Discounted Hotel Rooms at Hyatt Hotels around the World!

Our Values\: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.