Every company needs accounting so even if it's not totally necessary for the specific position, companies recognize the value of having employees with knowledge of these things and flexible skill sets. (zipjob.com)
I go to the person with the best knowledge of the thing I'm having a problem with. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
If you want them to act on information, then they should have full knowledge of the things that are happening. (entrepreneur.com)