NOC 10010: Financial managers
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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 10010
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 10010
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Financial managers is categorized under TEER 0. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 10010.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $38.5 | $59.48/hr | $91.76 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $40/hr | $54.87/hr | $87.91/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $25/hr | $51.23/hr | $65.13/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $36.72/hr | $52.88/hr | $74.36/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $32.69/hr | $55.09/hr | $93.75/hr |
| Quebec → | $38.36/hr | $60/hr | $92.31/hr |
| Ontario → | $40.87/hr | $61.54/hr | $91.35/hr |
| Manitoba → | $37.5/hr | $52.2/hr | $79.49/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $35.9/hr | $57.69/hr | $80.67/hr |
| Alberta → | $39.34/hr | $62.49/hr | $93.27/hr |
| British Columbia → | $37.5/hr | $57.69/hr | $96.15/hr |
| Yukon → | $38.46/hr | $61.54/hr | $77.88/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $43.68/hr | $68.87/hr | $87.83/hr |
| Nunavut → | $56.42/hr | $76/hr | $103.42/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- 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).
Official Job Titles for NOC 10010
55 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Accounting firm manager (See 10029 Other business services managers)View NOC 10029→
- Audit firm manager (See 10029 Other business services managers)View NOC 10029→
- Banking, credit and other investment managers (See 10021 Banking, credit and other investment managers)View NOC 10021→
- Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services (See 00012 Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services)View NOC 00012→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 10010 (Financial managers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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