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NOC 10010: Financial managers

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

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.

Median Pay$59.48/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 0Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles55 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 10010

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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.

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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

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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.

Former NOC 01114-Digit Legacy
Financial managers
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

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 / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh 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

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$60.1/hr
$34.31 - $92.31
Ottawa
$63.19/hr
$45.79 - $94.87
Toronto
$62.37/hr
$41.21 - $96.15
Calgary
$61.23/hr
$39.61 - $92.03
Edmonton
$60.1/hr
$37.02 - $89.45
Vancouver
$57.69/hr
$37.44 - $98.56

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 Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

controller - financial servicesdirector - financial servicesdirector of accountingfinance directorfinancial administratorfinancial control managerfinancial planning and analysis managerinternal audit services managertreasureraccounting and financial control chiefaccounting and financial control directoraccounting department manageraccounting directoraccounting manageraccounting manager - financial services departmentaccounting office managerassigned public accountants chiefassistant accounting managerassistant treasurer - financesassistant vice-president - financial, communications and other business servicesaudit and compliance directorauditing department managerbudget and sectoral profitability directorcollections department managercomptrollercorporate budgeting and analysis managercorporate financing managercorporate risk department managerdirector-treasurer - financial servicesfinance and control managerfinance chieffinance managerfinancial aid director - post-secondary educationfinancial audit managerfinancial centre managerfinancial controllerfinancial directorfinancial evaluations directorfinancial managerfinancial planning and advisory service managerfinancial planning and reporting directorfinancial planning and reporting managerfinancial resources service coordinatorfinancing and administration directorgroup accounting managerindependent public accountants chiefinternal audit managerinvestments research directormanager of accounting departmentmanager of auditing departmentpension plans administratorpension services managerregional controller - financial servicesrevenue accounting and controls section chieftreasurer and controller - finances

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.

Yes. Because NOC 10010 is classified as TEER 0, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $59.48/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Financial managers was categorized under NOC 0111 (Financial managers). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 10010 under TEER 0.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 10010 is $60.1/hr in Montréal, $63.19/hr in Ottawa, $62.37/hr in Toronto, $61.23/hr in Calgary, $60.1/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026