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.

Explore services About Hamza Akerabi
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
Hamza Y. Akerabi
Principal Consultant · ACCA · MBA
ACCA MBA — Heriot-Watt BSc Cyber — WGU CISA (in progress) Security+ (in progress) Oracle ERP Cloud
#4
Maryland
in cyber jobs
nationally

A rare combination
built for this market

"Most cybersecurity consultants cannot read a balance sheet. Most accountants cannot assess an information security risk. Akrbi Consulting bridges both."

ACCA Chartered Accountant and MBA holder with 15+ years of financial operations experience spanning US federal government, international organizations, and local government — now building the cybersecurity credentials to match.

  • Over 15 years of financial leadership across US federal government, international organizations, and local government — managing budgets exceeding $141M
  • Fiscal Operations Manager, Arlington County Government — led financial oversight across $45M+ in program budgets with full audit and compliance accountability
  • Board Director and Treasurer — fiduciary oversight and risk governance for a multi-million dollar cooperative
  • Travel Management Supervisor, U.S. Department of State — federal financial compliance and cross-agency systems oversight
  • Senior Finance, UN World Food Programme — global payment operations and audit compliance across multiple regions
  • Currently completing BSc Cybersecurity (WGU) and CISA certification
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
05 🔐
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
DMV
is #1.
Defense contracting corridor — USA
MD cyber job concentration#4 nationally
DMV federal contractor densityHighest in US
CMMC compliance rate (DMV small businesses)<20%
Cyber consulting market growth CAGR18% to 2033
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NIST is literally next door
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is headquartered at 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg — 5 minutes from Akrbi Consulting's base. The organization that writes the cybersecurity frameworks is our neighbor.
Gaithersburg advantage
CMMC enforcement is live now
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 final rule took effect September 2025. Full implementation across Department of Defense contracts is rolling out through 2026. Thousands of small Maryland and Virginia defense contractors are currently non-compliant.
Urgent market demand
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Maryland's Buy Cyber Tax Credit
Maryland companies can claim up to $50,000 per year in tax credits for eligible cybersecurity purchases from qualified Maryland providers. Hiring Akrbi Consulting gives your clients a direct financial incentive.
Client tax benefit
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Maryland APEX Accelerator partner
Akrbi Consulting works with the Maryland APEX Accelerator at the University of Maryland — providing government contracting support, CMMC resources, and client referrals for DMV-area small businesses in the defense supply chain.
Partner network
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. Required for CMMC advisory work.
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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Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Serving DC · Maryland · Virginia
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Email
hamza@akrbi.com
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Phone
(240) 579-0693
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Response time
Within 24 hours

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