Director of accounting NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for director of accounting.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for director of accounting is 10010 (Financial managers), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 1): +70 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer.
NOC code
10010
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 1
+70 work · 100 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 10010 covers
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.
| Unit group | 10010 — Financial managers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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
To use NOC 10010 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 10010 →
Other job titles under NOC 10010
- Finance director
- Financial administrator
- Financial control manager
- Internal audit services manager
- Controller - financial services
- Director - financial services
- Financial planning and analysis manager
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 10010, one of these may fit better:
- Accounting bookkeeper — NOC 12200 (Accounting technicians and bookkeepers, TEER 2)
- Accounting clerk — NOC 14200 (Accounting and related clerks, TEER 4)
- Accounting firm manager — NOC 10029 (Other business services managers, TEER 0)
- Accounting technician — NOC 12200 (Accounting technicians and bookkeepers, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for director of accounting?+
In NOC 2021, "director of accounting" is an example title in unit group 10010 — Financial managers. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is director of accounting eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 10010 is TEER 0, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does director of accounting get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 10010 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 1. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 70 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 100 (whichever is higher).
Can a director of accounting get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 10010 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says director of accounting but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 10010. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.