Diana Lopez
About Diana Lopez
Diana Lopez serves as the Finance & Administrative Manager for the Municipality of Anchorage, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in financial administration, including her previous role as a grant financial administrator for AMATS and a senior accountant in the Department of Health and Human Services.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Diana Lopez has served as the Finance & Administrative Manager at the Municipality of Anchorage since 2019. In this role, she prepares monthly financial reports that compare budgeted amounts to actual expenditures and forecasts future financial performance. She also facilitates the hiring process for new employees in collaboration with department managers. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Accountant in the Department of Health and Human Services from 2006 to 2019, where she managed financial records and reporting.
Education and Expertise
Diana Lopez holds multiple degrees that contribute to her expertise in finance and administration. She earned an Associate in Applied Science in Information Management from the Community College of the Air Force, completing her studies from 1994 to 1996. She later obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting from the University of Alaska Anchorage, studying from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she achieved a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Coaching and Conflict Resolution from American Military University, completing her degree from 2019 to 2021.
Background in Financial Management
Before her tenure at the Municipality of Anchorage, Diana Lopez worked at First National Bank Alaska as a Mortgage Loan Officer from 1996 to 2005. In this role, she was involved in mortgage loans and investor loan productions. Her extensive background in financial management includes her experience as a grant financial administrator for the Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS) municipal-wide program, where she managed financial aspects of transportation projects.
Achievements in Financial Reporting
In her current role as Finance & Administrative Manager, Diana Lopez is responsible for preparing detailed monthly financial reports that track budget performance and forecast future financial trends. Her ability to oversee and coordinate purchasing needs with department directors and managers is crucial for efficient operations within the Municipality of Anchorage. She also manages the department's physical asset records, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.