Applied Knowledge & Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and financial information systems. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills. Excellent and demonstrated project management skills. Ability to influence, motivates, and negotiates and work will with others. Is well-versed in national laws and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management controls. Has familiarity Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems. Sound knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines. Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills. Ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to team, exchange information and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization. Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization. Must have excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner. Education: Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent. Experience: BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 7 – 9 years relevant experience OR MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 – 7 years relevant experience. Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role with experience in financial management and reporting. Familiarity with U.S. Government grants or other client funded programs, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds is required. CPA, ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required. Relevant software skills to include automated accounting software and database spreadsheets and Management Information Systems. Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance. Demonstrated analytical skills in the interpretation of budgetary, financial and related management information. Ability to conduct complex system analysis studies involving financially oriented applications. Ability to effectively communicate financial and internal control issues to staff with little or no financial background. Ability to handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision; resourceful in gathering, verifying and analyzing financial data. High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and report writing skills. Typical Physical Demands: Typical office environment. * Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. * Ability to lift 5-50 lbs. Technology to be Used: Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and