City of Chicago / Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events / Director of Finance
Job-title file
Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.
1 employees hold this title in Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Median total compensation for the role is $137,532, above the department median of $98,394.
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Director of Finance is held in 15 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the median of $137,532 ranks #11 of 15.
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This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In City of Chicago, the median of $153,384 ranks #1 of 2. See Director of Finance across all of City of Chicago →
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Director of Finance/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Source-specific fields
Monica Cazares holds the role of Director of Finance at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,532.