Migrate to Australia as a Management Accountant (ANZSCO 221112) — Pathway Guide 2026

This guide walks through every realistic pathway for migrating to Australia as a Management Accountant under ANZSCO 221112. 221112 sits on BOTH the MLTSSL and the CSOL — the full skilled visa stack is open: Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 491, Subclass 186 Direct Entry, Subclass 494, and Subclass 482 Core Skills.

For the assessing-authority detail, see the Management Accountant skills assessment guide. For worked numbers, see the management accountant cost & timeline case study.

Visa eligibility snapshot

What ANZSCO 221112 covers

• FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) roles in corporates
• Cost accountants in manufacturing / services
• Management accountants in commercial roles (business partnering, performance management)
• Budget analysts in government / large organisations
• Decision support analysts in corporate finance
• Internal financial planning / forecasting roles
• CIMA Chartered Management Accountant holders typically map to 221112

Pathway A — Subclass 189 (Independent points-tested PR)

Subclass 189 is direct PR with no employer sponsor and no state nomination. Points-tested.

ANZSCO 221112 (like 221111) is on the federal pro-rata list — invitation cut-offs typically 95+ points. Realistic for high-points candidates.

Pathway B — Subclass 190 (state-nominated PR)

State demand for management accountants varies — confirm your target state lists 221112 before lodging EOI.

Pathway C — Subclass 491 (regional provisional)

Subclass 491 is regional provisional (5 years) → Subclass 191 PR after 3 years.

Pathway D — Subclass 186 Direct Entry

Subclass 186 Direct Entry is direct PR with employer sponsorship. Major Australian corporate finance teams (BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, Wesfarmers, Telstra, Coles, Woolworths, ASX-200 listed companies), Big 4 advisory practices, and federal government agencies all sponsor.

Pathway E — Subclass 494 → 191 / Subclass 482 → 186 TRT

Regional / temporary employer-sponsored pathways.

State and territory snapshot

Common mistakes that cost management accountants their assessment

Choosing the wrong code. If you primarily work on financial accounting / audit / tax with FP&A as secondary, 221111 (Accountant General) may fit better. Pick the code matching your dominant 5-year activity.

Choosing the wrong assessor. CIMA holders typically benefit from CAANZ mutual recognition pathway. ACCA holders map well to either CAANZ or CPA Australia.

Underclaiming English. Push for Superior English (IELTS 8 / PTE 79) for 20 points.

Tools to plan your pathway

• Eligibility wizard — quick filter
• Visa fee calculator — estimate fees per pathway
• ANZSCO search — confirm 221112 vs 221111 / 221113
• Document checklist — CAANZ / CPA evidence
• Invitation rounds tracker — 189 / 190 round cut-offs

Where to verify the rules

• Department of Home Affairs
• CAANZ migration assessment
• CPA Australia migration assessment
• Institute of Public Accountants
• SkillSelect invitation rounds

Next step

Want to model 189 vs 190 vs 491 vs 186 against your specific management accounting profile? Book a 30-minute free strategy call. We will work through pathway choice and assessor selection.