Earl Chu
About Earl Chu
Earl Chu is a Finance Manager at Akima, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in financial management and project control, having previously held positions at Verizon Federal Network Systems and Level 3 Communications.
Current Role at Akima
Earl Chu serves as the Finance Manager at Akima, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he develops long-range financial models in collaboration with management. He is responsible for leading the creation of monthly and quarterly executive management packs that provide insights into business performance. His work includes monitoring and assessing financial impacts, changes of indirect rates, rate pools, and allocations. Additionally, he reviews and approves project setups, ensuring compliance with funding structures and revenue recognition methods.
Previous Experience at Verizon Federal Network Systems
Earl Chu worked at Verizon Federal Network Systems from 2006 to 2012, where he held two positions. Initially, he served as Project Lead/Project Control Analyst from 2006 to 2010 for four years. He then transitioned to the role of Senior Project Control Analyst, which he held from 2010 to 2012 for two years. In these roles, he contributed to project control and analysis within the organization.
Experience at Level 3 Communications
Earl Chu was employed at Level 3 Communications as a Federal Project Manager from 2012 to 2014. During his two-year tenure, he managed federal projects, contributing to the company's operational and financial objectives in Herndon, VA.
Educational Background
Earl Chu completed his high school education at Chantilly High School from 1998 to 2001. He then pursued higher education at George Mason University, where he studied Economics and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2001 to 2005.
Role as Project Control Analyst III at Akima
Before becoming the Finance Manager at Akima, Earl Chu worked as a Project Control Analyst III from 2015 to 2017. In this role, he was involved in various project control activities, contributing to the financial oversight and management of projects within the organization.