Samantha Lopez

Controller

Coachella Valley Water District

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Samantha Lopez is the Controller at Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), bringing 19 years of diverse experience in private and public finance.  She holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration with a focus on accounting.  Samantha’s expertise includes processing and supervising financial transactions across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger accounting.  She has also spearheaded internal control assessments, regulatory compliance initiatives, and financial system upgrades.  Her extensive background equips her with the skills to effectively manage and optimize financial operations in complex and changing environments.