National Occupational Classification, TEER 0
NOC 10010: Financial managers
Financial managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of financial and accounting departments. Below are the main duties, all 55 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 10010?
NOC 10010 is the code for financial managers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include controller - financial services, director - financial services, director of accounting and finance director. It is a TEER 0 occupation (management occupations), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $59.48 an hour.
- NOC code
- 10010
- TEER
- 0: Management
- Broad category
- Business, finance and administration occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $59.48 an hour
Job titles under NOC 10010
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.
Main job 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
All 55 job titles in the NOC index
accounting and financial control chief, accounting and financial control director, accounting department manager, accounting director, accounting manager, accounting manager - financial services department, accounting office manager, assigned public accountants chief, assistant accounting manager, assistant treasurer - finances, assistant vice-president - financial, communications and other business services, audit and compliance director, auditing department manager, budget and sectoral profitability director, collections department manager, comptroller, controller - financial services, corporate budgeting and analysis manager, corporate financing manager, corporate risk department manager, director - financial services, director of accounting, director-treasurer - financial services, finance and control manager, finance chief, finance director, finance manager, financial administrator, financial aid director - post-secondary education, financial audit manager, financial centre manager, financial control manager, financial controller, financial director, financial evaluations director, financial manager, financial planning and advisory service manager, financial planning and analysis manager, financial planning and reporting director, financial planning and reporting manager, financial resources service coordinator, financing and administration director, group accounting manager, independent public accountants chief, internal audit manager, internal audit services manager, investments research director, manager of accounting department, manager of auditing department, pension plans administrator, pension services manager, regional controller - financial services, revenue accounting and controls section chief, treasurer, treasurer and controller - finances.
Also included in this group
- corporate risk department manager
- pension plans administrator
- pension services manager
Main duties of NOC 10010
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.
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).
Additional information
- Progression to senior management positions, such as vice-president of finance, is possible with experience.
Is NOC 10010 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 0 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 10010 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 10010 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $38.50 | $59.48 | $91.76 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $40.00 | $54.87 | $87.91 |
| Prince Edward Island | $25.00 | $51.23 | $65.13 |
| Nova Scotia | $36.72 | $52.88 | $74.36 |
| New Brunswick | $32.69 | $55.09 | $93.75 |
| Quebec | $38.36 | $60.00 | $92.31 |
| Ontario | $40.87 | $61.54 | $91.35 |
| Manitoba | $37.50 | $52.20 | $79.49 |
| Saskatchewan | $35.90 | $57.69 | $80.67 |
| Alberta | $39.34 | $62.49 | $93.27 |
| British Columbia | $37.50 | $57.69 | $96.15 |
| Yukon | $38.46 | $61.54 | $77.88 |
| Northwest Territories | $43.68 | $68.87 | $87.83 |
| Nunavut | $56.42 | $76.00 | $103.42 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 10010 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 10010 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a controller - financial services?
NOC 10010, Financial managers, a TEER 0 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 10010?
TEER 0. Management occupations. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 10010 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 0 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 10010 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 10010 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $59.48 an hour, with most wages between $38.50 and $91.76. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 10010 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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