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NOC 10010: Financial managers
NOC 10010 is a TEER 0 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.
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Financial managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of financial and accounting departments. They develop and implement the financial policies and systems of establishments. Financial managers establish performance standards and prepare various financial reports for senior management. They are employed in financial and accounting departments in companies throughout the public and private sectors and in government.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- controller - financial services
- director - financial services
- director of accounting
- finance director
- financial administrator
- financial control manager
- financial planning and analysis manager
- internal audit services manager
- treasurer
Also included: corporate risk department manager; pension plans administrator; pension services manager
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Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of an accounting, audit or other financial department
- Develop and implement the financial policies, systems and procedures of an establishment
- Prepare or coordinate the preparation of financial statements, summaries, and other cost-benefit analyses and financial management reports
- Co-ordinate the financial planning and budget process, and analyze and correct estimates
- Supervise the development and implementation of financial simulation models
- Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting procedures and investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions to senior managers and other department or regional managers
- Recruit, organize, train and manage staff
- Act as liaison between the organization and its shareholders, the investing public and external financial analysts
- Establish profitability standards for investment activities and handle mergers and/or acquisitions
- Notify and report to senior management concerning any trends that are critical to the organization's financial performance.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
CRS points from November 3, 2026
NOC 10010 is on IRCC's high-wage occupations list at the 2x level. From November 3, 2026, at least 12 months (1,560 hours) of Canadian work in it adds 70 points to your Canadian work experience points in the CRS, and a valid job offer in it is worth 100 points; the higher of the two counts. No LMIA is needed.
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Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, commerce or a related field is required.
- A master's degree in business administration (concentration in finance), or another master's level management program may be required.
- Several years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis or other financial activities are required.
- Accounting and audit managers may require a recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, CPA, CMA or CPA, CGA).
- Investment, treasury, or corporate finance managers may require a recognized financial designation (CFA, CFP, CIM or others).
Good to know
- Progression to senior management positions, such as vice-president of finance, is possible with experience.