Bilingual Financial Professional who partners with company leadership as a trusted advisor and plays a pivotal role in influencing business strategy, planning and growth,

1. Jose R. Sevilla, MBA
323 Navarre Ave Suite 106, Coral Gables, Fl. 33134 • M: 786.351.5703• joser.sevilla@gmail.com
Bilingual Financial Professional who partners with company leadership as a trusted advisor and plays a pivotal
role in influencing business strategy, planning and growth. Grasps the implications of critical issues and quickly
formulates and implements cost containment and capital management solutions, financial controls and systems
that drive organizational growth and expansion.
Presents vast Latin America region experience within start-up to multibillion-dollar companies across diverse
industries, including manufacturing, entertainment/gaming, advertising, media and financial services. Interface
with all internal stakeholders, shareholders, investors, Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to foster
consensus-based organizational alignment. Demonstrated performance in:
§ Start-up: Key member of strategic team that drove sales to $400 Millions across five countries in less
than three years. Built financial and accounting infrastructure, processes and controls at Supreme
Gaming, venture capital start-up and Paramount Group.
§ Restructuring: Accrued $42 Millions savings for American Express TRS Latin American region within two
years through initiatives that improved financial and operational efficiencies.
§ Cost Savings/Six Sigma: Identified $500M+ in annual cost savings at Paramount Group through
development of Six Sigma metrics.
§ Financing: Secured $40 Millions for a liquidity event at Supreme Gaming.
§ Tax Strategy: Generated a $3.1Million NPV tax savings for Supreme Gaming through offshore strategy.
Leveraging Financial and Business Acumen for Tangible Business Outcomes
§ P&L/Budgeting/Forecasting/Consolidations
§ Financial Analysis/Commentaries
§ M&A, Valuation, Integration
§ Accounting, Cost Analysis and Internal Controls
§ Long – Term Financial Planning.
§ Exit Strategies/IPO due diligence
§ Team Development and Leadership
§ Capital/Equity Financing/Cash Management
§ Foreign Exchange/Risk Management.
§ Financial Modeling/Excel/PowerPoint
§ Systems Implementation and Integration
§ Investor and Bank Relations
A Record of Propelling Top - and Bottom-Line Growth
through Financial and Operational Leadership
Southshore Investment Group, Inc. Miami, Fl. April 2013 - Present
Privately held Investment Group trading exclusively in Bonds, IPOs and Secondary offerings.
CFO & COO
§ Member of Investment Decision Committee (IDB).
§ Manage trading operations i.e. Settlements, Open positions and Equity/Bond trading.
§ Administer Cash Flow in our Brokers Dealers’ accounts in New York, California and London.
§ Responsible for overall Finance and Accounting functions
JR United Industries, Inc. Miami, FL Aug. 2012 – April 2013
Group of companies dedicated to the manufacturing of textiles, bath & body products and specialty foods nationwide and internationally.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
§ Headed the purchased of a large textile mill to vertically integrate company operations resulting in increased in
revenue of $20MM per year.
§ Structured Offshore Joint Venture. Projected increased sales by $5 Million yearly with additional tax saving of
$100M per year.
§ Restructured the company’s operations resulting in savings of $500M per year in expenses.
§ Performed due diligence and integration of acquisitions of new businesses. Responsible for accounting and
finance of portfolio of companies.
Phoenix Investments, Miami, FL
Private equity firm and owner of the leader in VLT gaming in Central America and the Caribbean, Supreme Gaming Ltd./Intralot Latin
America JV
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2009 – Dec. 2011
Personally recruited as Chief Financial Officer by chairman of private equity fund to oversee financial management
of portfolio of companies. Held strategic position with accountability for reviewing and assessing financial and
operational performance and metrics. Identified business opportunities and guided financial reporting, controls,
compliance and external audit processes.
BUILDING ORGANIZATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE
GROWTH, VALUE AND PROFITABILITY

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§ Formulated best strategies to drive business value based on financial due diligence of prospective acquisitions.
§ Leveraged business development experience and advisory skills to establish relationships with investors,
investment bankers and management of Phoenix Investments’ portfolio companies.
Supreme Gaming/Intralot Latin America JV, Miami, FL
The largest VLT and Lottery operator in the Caribbean and joint venture with leading supplier of integrated gaming, sports betting
management and transaction processing systems
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2006 – 2009
Recruited to create and oversee financial infrastructure and policies for venture capital start-up, which was part of
Phoenix Investments’ portfolio of companies. Reported directed to Phoenix’s Chairman. Integrally involved in
operational, marketing, advertising and media decision-making processes.
§ Implemented Sun multi-currency accounting system to accommodate financial reporting for operations in five
countries. Saved $350M+ in licensing and consulting fees by developing custom budgeting and financial
analysis system
§ Established sustainable banking relationships critical to company’s growth to $400 Million entity.
§ Formulated confidential memorandum for JV with Intralot to improve business synergies. Accompanied Chief
Executive Officer for on-site presentation and served as sole signer, aside from Chairman, on final agreement.
§ Attained $1 Million expense reduction within first year of JV through integration and restructuring.
Paramount Group, Miami, FL
Leading drywall and stucco construction company in the Southeastern US
VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS PLANNING, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS 2005 – 2006
Brought in to create and implement formal financial structure, instill discipline and institute a corporate culture to
support rapid growth of $100 Million family-owned business. Placed financial processes, controls and systems to
facilitate financial management and reporting of three distinct business units.
§ Strengthened decision-making and analytic capabilities by creating interface between cost and financial
analysis systems.
§ Led Start-Up of Scaffolds Leasing, which entailed negotiations and interaction with Chinese-based
manufacturers and regulatory agencies.
§ Formulated long-term strategic plan, including retrenchment initiative in the event of economic downturn.
Grupo Smart, México City, México
The largest alternative medium advertising company in Mexico City
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 1997 – 2005
VC acquisition, brought into company to further media innovation, drive business expansion, grow revenue and
direct all financial, accounting and strategic planning efforts.
§ Played key role in growing business to $20 Million through vertical integration into new marketing spaces.
§ Secured lenticular material (3D technology) to display advertising on the sides of school buses, from newly won
contracts from Crayola, Heinz, Universal Studios and Unilever.
§ Sold to Televisa Group.
American Express TRS, Miami, FL
Leading global credit card company
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, RESTRUCTURING 1990 – 1997
Strengthened financial analysis, operational, business and forecasting efficiencies through organizational
restructuring and development and implementation of DAS (Data Access System) technology platform in the TRS
Latin American division. Progressed through organization from Financial Analyst to Director position.
Education
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Post-MBA, Advanced Financial Analysis for Valuation; Financial Analysis of M&A; M&A Strategies, 2012
MBA, Concentration: Finance & Computer Information System Design, 1990
BBA, Finance, 1989
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification 2006
FINRA Registered Representative 6225534