Director of Accounting

Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.

1 employees hold this title in Department of Water Management. Median total compensation for the role is $135,000, above the department median of $108,576.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $135K
Role median: $135,000
Agency median: $108,576
Comparison: Above

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This role across City of Chicago

Director of Accounting is held in 3 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Water Management, the median of $135,000 ranks #2 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Finance

$141,132 · 11

Department of Family and Support Services

$130,878 · 2

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Fernando Zavala

Director of Accounting/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp

$135,000

Base pay: $135,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $135,000

Fernando Zavala holds the role of Director of Accounting at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,000.