Oscar R. Siguense
Cypress,TX
Summary
Results-focused, self-motivated professional with over 24 years of practical experience in efficient tax administration with excellent ability to work independently and in a team environment assuming leadership roles. Achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a CPA certification.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Specialist II
California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
Houston, TX
04.2015 - Current
- Conduct tax return examinations of the largest most complex global corporations from commencement to completion.
- Lead junior team members through examinations of tax issues requiring critical and analytical judgement.
- Promote outstanding customer service, taxpayer compliance and collaboration to efficiently meet deadlines and complete audit assignments.
- Contribute to the professional development of junior team members by mentoring, monitoring and teaching.
- Collaborate with several of the organization’s units and divisions to effectively resolve sensitive and controversial tax issues.
- Established, launched and lead technical forums to promote knowledge transfer among colleagues.
- Use online tax libraries and other internal resources to develop expertise on emerging tax issues regarding various industries using critical thinking.
- Provide expert level analysis and reports on ample tax resolutions.
- Uphold the organization’s policies and procedures, code of ethics and business conduct.
Program Specialist I
California Franchise Tax Board
San Jose, CA/Houston
06.2005 - 03.2015
- Conducted and led junior team members through complex audits of large multi-state and multinational corporations.
- Worked efficiently either independently or as part of audit teams assuming leadership roles.
- Mentored less experience staff and contributed to their professional development.
- Collaborated with various units of the organization to resolve tax controversies.
- Communicated efficiently, with tax professionals, managers, supervisors, and colleagues.
Tax Auditor & Associates Tax Auditor
California Franchise Tax Board
San Jose, CA
01.2001 - 05.2005
- Conducted audits of mid-size multi-state corporations.
- Assisted in the development and mentorship of new hires.
- Adhered to the organization’s code of ethics, policies and procedures.
Education
B.S. - Accounting
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2001
Skills
- Customer service
- Team Player
- Independent achiever
- outstanding work ethics
- Leadership
- Time Management
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Program Specialist II
California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
04.2015 - Current
Program Specialist I
California Franchise Tax Board
06.2005 - 03.2015
Tax Auditor & Associates Tax Auditor
California Franchise Tax Board
01.2001 - 05.2005
B.S. - Accounting
San Jose State University