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Why Hospitality Businesses Are Replacing Full-Time Accountants with Fractional Finance Teams in 2025 How hotels, bars, restaurants, and RV parks are solving staffing shortages and protecting profitability with smarter financial support&nbsp; The Hospitality Back Office Is Being Reimagined In 2025, the hospitality industry—from boutique hotels and lively bars to RV resorts and independent restaurants—is under pressure to do more with less. Staffing remains a major hurdle, operational costs continue to climb, and the back office is often stretched thin.That’s why a growing number of operators are saying goodbye to traditional full-time accounting hires and shifting to fractional finance teams—hospitality-savvy professionals who deliver financial support when it’s needed, without the overhead of permanent staffing.It’s leaner, smarter, and designed for today’s hospitality climate.&nbsp; What Is a Fractional Finance Team? A fractional finance team provides part-time, scalable accounting services—offered remotely and tailored to the specific needs of your business. Whether you manage an upscale RV park, a neighborhood bar, a resort restaurant, or a hotel portfolio, fractional support gives you access to experienced hospitality professionals without hiring full-time staff.With secure cloud-based systems, these teams handle everything from daily bookkeeping and vendor payments to financial strategy and performance reviews—on your schedule and budget.&nbsp; Why Operators Are Making the Switch Here’s why more owners and GMs across hospitality are moving toward a fractional financial model:1. The Cost of Full-Time Staffing Is Unsustainable Hiring a staff accountant means paying not just salary, but benefits, payroll taxes, training, and covering for turnover. The true annual cost often exceeds $100,000—especially painful for RV parks and small operators trying to protect margins.2. There Aren’t Enough Qualified Accountants The U.S. is experiencing a massive shortage of accounting professionals. CPA exam participation is at its lowest level in over 15 years. Many businesses simply can’t find qualified candidates—especially in rural markets where RV parks and independent hotels are based.3. Your Accounting Needs Fluctuate Hospitality businesses don’t need the same level of accounting support every month. For example, a busy RV park in the summer has very different needs than it does in the winter. A fractional model adapts to your seasonality, guest traffic, and business cycles.4. Cloud-Based Tools Make Remote Work Seamless QuickBooks Online, secure document portals, and automated reporting tools now make it easy to outsource finance without giving up oversight or accuracy.&nbsp; The Benefits of a Fractional Hospitality Finance Partner Whether you run a hotel, bar, restaurant, or RV resort, partnering with a fractional team gives you:✅ Hospitality-Specific Expertise At Bleser &amp; Associates, we understand the unique financial dynamics of RV parks, hotels, and food-and-beverage operations—from seasonal revenue swings to guest deposit ledgers, cash control, and POS integration. With over 30 years of hospitality experience, we know what you’re up against.✅ Flexible, Scalable Support Need more help during peak season or a special event? We scale up. Want to trim back during slow months? No problem. You get exactly what you need—no more, no less.✅ Operational Continuity Unlike hiring a solo bookkeeper or controller, our team approach ensures continuity and eliminates the gaps that come with vacations, sick days, or turnover.✅ More Than Just Bookkeeping We go beyond data entry. Our services include financial reviews, margin improvement strategies, fraud prevention, and even advisory support for long-term planning or expansion.&nbsp; How We Help Hotels, Bars, Restaurants &amp; RV Parks We provide comprehensive, hospitality-focused financial services, including:Full-service bookkeeping (AP/AR, reconciliations, financial statements) Oversight of guest ledgers, advance deposits, and RV site reservations Support with alcohol reporting, POS reconciliation, and inventory control for bars Payroll support and tip tracking for restaurants and F&amp;B outlets Financial reviews and advisory for RV park operations, campground accounting, and expansion planning Insurance consulting (P&amp;C, general liability, liquor liability, health &amp; life) Strategic advisory on profitability, fraud prevention, and internal audits &nbsp; Is a Fractional Finance Model Right for You? If you’re experiencing any of these issues, it might be time to rethink your back office:You’re understaffed or unable to find reliable accounting talent Your seasonal business needs don’t justify full-time payroll You’re losing visibility into financial performance You’ve had issues with cash handling or staff turnover You need guidance but can’t afford a full-time controller Whether you're a solo RV park owner, a multi-location bar operator, or a hotel GM, fractional finance is a powerful way to regain control without overextending your resources.&nbsp; About Bleser &amp; Associates At Bleser &amp; Associates, we provide bookkeeping, insurance, and strategic advisory services tailored to the hospitality industry. With decades of hands-on experience and over 6,500 audits conducted, we help owners and operators run leaner, smarter, and more profitable businesses.From luxury RV parks and boutique hotels to busy restaurants and high-volume nightlife venues, we’ve been in your shoes—and we know how to make the numbers work.&nbsp; Ready to Rethink Your Hospitality Accounting? Let’s talk about how a fractional finance model can help you stay profitable, flexible, and in control—no matter how the season or the market shifts.👉 Schedule a free consultation 🌐 Visit www.davidbleser.com

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Bleser and Associates, LLC

Hospitality financial consulting firm providing bookkeeping, insurance, and advisory services to restaurants, bars, and hotels. Led by Marine veteran David Bleser with 20+ years of hospitality experience. We help clients increase profits, reduce risk, and protect assets through expert financial guidance and comprehensive risk management solutions.