Gaithersburg, Maryland · DMV Region

Where financial expertise
meets cybersecurity
intelligence.

Serving government contractors, small businesses, and regulated organizations across the DC · Maryland · Virginia corridor with integrated financial governance and cybersecurity advisory.

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15+
Years of experience
ACCA
Chartered Accountant
MBA
Heriot-Watt University
$141M+
Budgets managed
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Fractional CFO Services
GovCon Financial Compliance
CMMC Readiness
Cyber Risk Advisory
DCAA Audit Prep
Financial Governance
FAR / DFARS Compliance
Internal Controls
Fractional CFO Services
GovCon Financial Compliance
CMMC Readiness
Cyber Risk Advisory
DCAA Audit Prep
Financial Governance
FAR / DFARS Compliance
Internal Controls
What we do

Services designed for
regulated organizations

Practical, credential-backed advisory — not vague consulting. Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute consultation.

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Fractional CFO Advisory

Monthly financial oversight for growing businesses: P&L review, cash flow management, budget-to-actual reporting, and financial forecasting — without the cost of a full-time Chief Financial Officer.

Available nowACCA credential
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CMMC Readiness Advisory

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) — gap assessments, System Security Plan (SSP) development, and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) for Department of Defense contractors. Federal enforcement is fully active.

Mid-2026High demand
Coming 2026
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Cyber Risk Quantification

Translate cybersecurity risk into financial language — expected loss modeling, cyber insurance sizing, and breach cost estimation for Chief Financial Officers and boards. A uniquely ACCA-meets-cyber capability.

Mid-2026ACCA + Cyber unique
Coming 2026
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Virtual Chief Information Security Officer

Fractional security leadership — security program development, policy oversight, board reporting, and compliance management. Launching as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and MSc credentials are completed.

2028 onwards
Coming 2028
How we work

A straightforward
engagement process

01
Free Consultation

30-minute call to understand your situation, identify the most urgent needs, and determine if we are the right fit. No obligation.

02
Scoped Proposal

Written engagement letter with clear deliverables, timeline, and fixed or retainer pricing. No surprise fees. You know exactly what you are getting.

03
Engagement

Regular cadence — weekly or biweekly check-ins for retainer clients, milestone reviews for projects. Fully remote-capable; in-person available within the DMV region.

04
Ongoing Partnership

Most clients start with one service and expand as needs grow. As credentials develop, additional advisory services become available within the same trusted relationship.

Qualifications

The credentials behind
the advice

Professional Qualification
ACCA — Chartered Certified Accountant
The gold standard of global accounting credentials. Provides the financial rigor behind every engagement.
Graduate Degree
MBA — Heriot-Watt University
Master of Business Administration — Edinburgh, UK. Strategic leadership and business management foundation.
Undergraduate · In Progress
BSc Cybersecurity — Western Governors University
BSc in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance. Started March 2026. Estimated completion September 2027.
Certification · In Progress
CISA — Certified Information Systems Auditor
Bridges financial audit expertise and IT systems assurance. Issued by ISACA. Target: 2027.
Certification · In Progress
CompTIA Security+
DoD 8570 baseline cybersecurity certification. Target completion: December 2026.
Federal System
Oracle ERP Cloud — Financial Workflows
Deep hands-on experience with Oracle ERP Cloud financial modules: AP, expense, reconciliation, and internal controls.
Experience timeline
2008 – 2012
UN World Food Programme — Senior Finance & Administration, global payment operations and audit compliance
2013 – 2018
U.S. Department of State — Federal financial compliance and cross-agency systems oversight
2016 – 2018
Board Director & Treasurer — fiduciary oversight, risk governance, and internal controls
2019 – 2023
Arlington County Government — progressive financial leadership managing $45M+ in program budgets
2023 – Present
Founded Akrbi Consulting, LLC — financial advisory and cybersecurity consulting, DMV corridor
2025 – Present
Senior budget and financial operations leadership — overseeing $96M+ across multiple program portfolios
2026 →
BSc Cybersecurity in progress · CISA & Security+ underway · Building cyber-financial advisory practice

Ready to work
together?

Start with a free 30-minute consultation. No commitment, no sales pitch — just an honest conversation about your financial governance and compliance needs.

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Email
hamza@akrbi.com
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Phone
(240) 579-0693
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Location
Gaithersburg, MD
DC · MD · VA Region
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LinkedIn
Hamza Y. Akerabi