Fractional CFO Services in Asheville

Financial leadership for Western North Carolina. Expert CFO services for craft breweries, tourism operators, and healthcare businesses scaling from $5M to $50M.

Last Updated: February 2026|8 min read

Asheville: Craft Culture & Mountain Economy

Asheville has become one of America's premier destinations for craft beer, arts, and outdoor recreation. The city boasts more breweries per capita than almost any US city. Tourism drives billions to the region. Mission Health (now HCA) anchors healthcare. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore Estate draw millions of visitors. This creates a creative economy where craft brands, hospitality, and healthcare intersect.

Craft Beer Capital

30+ Breweries

Per capita leader

Tourism

12M+ Visitors

Annual tourism

Healthcare

Mission Health

Regional system

Why Asheville Businesses Need Specialized Finance Leadership

Craft Beverage Economics

Breweries and distilleries face excise taxes, distribution margins, and taproom economics. CFOs need specialized beverage industry experience.

Tourism Seasonality

Fall leaf season and summer create peaks while winter can be slower. Cash flow planning must account for dramatic seasonal variations.

Creative Business Scaling

Many Asheville businesses build on authenticity and craft. CFOs need to help scale while preserving the qualities that make brands special.

Industries We Serve in Asheville

Craft Brewing & Distilling

Excise tax management, distribution economics, and expansion planning for breweries, distilleries, and cideries.

Hospitality & Tourism

Seasonal revenue management, property-level profitability, and growth planning for hotels, restaurants, and tour operators.

Healthcare Services

Revenue cycle optimization, payer mix management, and growth planning for practices serving Western NC.

Outdoor & Recreation

Seasonal planning, inventory management, and growth strategies for outdoor recreation and adventure businesses.

Pricing

Controller Services

$3,500/mo

Accounting oversight & reporting

POPULAR

Fractional CFO

$5,000/mo

Strategic finance partnership

Full Finance Office

Custom

Complete outsourced finance

Scale Your Asheville Business

Get finance leadership that understands craft brewing, tourism, and Western NC's creative economy.