Samantha Lopez

Samantha Lopez is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Controller for Coachella Valley Water District since March 2024. Previously, Samantha held the position of Finance Manager at the City of Indio from September 2022 to March 2024 and worked as Financial Controller at Desert Water Agency between May 2019 and September 2022. Earlier in the career, Samantha was an Accountant at Osborne Rincon CPA's and served as Controller at Exclusive Auto, Inc., where responsibilities included managing month-end close processes and financial reporting. Samantha began as a Staff Accountant at Thomas A. McCombs Tax Service, focusing on data accuracy and compliance. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Accounting and Business/Management from American Public University and two Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Business/Management from the University of Phoenix.