1. JOSE FRANCISCO ALEMAN MSF
MIRAMAR, FL  (305)934-1969  FRANALEMAN@ICLOUD.COM
OPERATIONS & FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE – 15+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE
Senior-level leader with accounting, finance, and operations management experience. Oversees
all aspects of accounting including financial reporting to management, audits, M&A, and daily
accounting functions. Skilled communicator who builds lasting relationships with senior leaders,
peers, employees, vendors, and partners to align objectives.
CORE COMPETENCIES
PLANNING & FORECASTING - ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT - CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
SENIOR LEVEL GUIDANCE - TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS - AUDITS & COMPLIANCE
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT - CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS - LOCAL - FEDERAL REPORTING
EXPERIENCE
JFA Retail Services Inc.
OPERATOR PARTNER: 2015 – ACTUAL
 Responsible for all operations of 7Eleven Store and Mobil gas station with store revenue of
$ 1.5 M. and 2.8 M Gallons of gas approx. $ 7.0 M.
 Established policies and procedures for retail store operations and managed Sales, controls,
inventory, purchasing and payroll functions for 10+ employees in accordance with the
franchisor policies.
 In charge of human resource functions including hiring, coaching and training.
 Oversaw 10+ employees and all operating functions.
JAE RESTAURANT GROUP LLC 2007 – FEB. 2015
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (2007-2013) TREASURER VP (2013 – 2014) M&A VP (2014 - 2015)
Oversee Accounting and Finance groups and team of eight employees for a restaurant franchise
with 100 locations and over $150M in annual revenue. Manage accounts payable function totaling
over 3,000 invoices per week and payroll function for 1,500 employees. Maintain intercompany
accounts and transactions for all locations in United States and Panama. Responsible for compiling
an annual operating budget of $135M. Oversee actual versus forecast and variance analysis on a
monthly basis.
 Managed all aspects of accounting and cash control procedures including accounts
receivable / payable, capital distribution, payroll, financial statements, annual reports,
budget, forecasts, and liaison to external auditors.
 Analyze integration of acquisitions of new restaurants and conduct audit preparation for
internal and external customers.
 Assist in negotiation with banks including evaluation of alternatives/document review
and conduct due diligence review.
 Prepare financial statements and consolidation of all franchise locations.
 Create internal and external investment and finance packages.
 Execute M&A valuations including legal consultation and contracts.
 Assisted in company acquiring and developing/building 60+ new franchises over the past
five years
 Lead implementation of cloud-based accounting software called “INTACCT”
 Oversees administration team in charge of all aspects of administration of Wen Holdings
SA (Wendy’s Franchise) in Panama, Ciudad de Panama and conducting audits monthly
on site

2. CARACAS RESTAURANT COMPANY: 2005 – 2006
GENERAL MANAGER
 Oversaw operations and finances of T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant in Caracas, Venezuela with
revenues of $ 2.5M.
 Established policies and procedures for restaurant operations and managed Sales, controls,
inventory, purchasing, and accounts payable and payroll functions for 100+ employees.
 In charge of human resource functions including hiring, training and benefits management.
 Worked with senior leaders to align and execute yearly business goals.
 Provided performance reporting, metrics, and conducted costing and budgeting of food sold.
WEN CONSULTORES SA:
ADVISOR 2004 – 2006
 Implemented administration outsourcing for 24 Wendy’s restaurants in Ciudad Juarez and
Chihuahua, Mexico.
 Executed audits on restaurants while suggesting changes to decrease risk, cost and
increase control in accordance of brand, company and internal audit methodology.
 Advice senior management operation evaluation program at restaurant level base on
Wendy’s policies
WENCO LA URBINA SA
OPERATOR PARTNER: 1999 – 2004
 Responsible for all operations and finances of three Wendy’s Restaurants with revenues of
$ 6.0M.
 Established policies and procedures for restaurant operations and managed Sales, controls,
inventory, purchasing and payroll functions for 200+ employees in accordance with the
franchisor policies.
 In charge of human resource functions including hiring, training and benefits management.
 Oversaw 200 employees and all operating functions.
Skills
 Enjoy a dynamic and challenging work environment
 Positive, professional attitude and committed to service excellence
 Bi-lingual – English/Spanish
 Go the extra mile and adhere to high business standards
 Take pride in doing a good job and achieving results/able to set d achieve goals
 Versed in preparation and analysis of financial statements
 Fast Learner with a wide range of practical skills / technical skills as: INTACCT – QUICKBOOKS-
PEACH TREE - MAS90 – WINDOWS - MICROSOFT OFFICE – WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS
Education
MASTERS OF FINANCE - UNIVERSIDAD DE ORIENTE DE VENEZUELA – CIUDAD BOLIVAR VENEZUELA
BACHELORS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA – CARACAS
VENEZUELA