CaringWorks has named Ophelia Brown chief financial officer (CFO) of the 20-year-old nonprofit organization, which is one of the largest providers of supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Brown is responsible for leading CaringWorks’ finance and accounting, and as a senior member of the executive team will report directly to CaringWorks founder and CEO Carol Collard.

“We are thrilled to have Ophelia join the team to ensure the financial stability of CaringWorks as we embark on our next 20 years of serving Atlantans exiting homelessness,” stated Collard. “As an integral part of the management team, Ophelia will ensure that CaringWorks complies with all financial and reporting standards and acts as a good steward of the funding entrusted to us, without which we could not provide the vital services needed to end the cycle of homelessness.”

Brown has an extensive background in finance and accounting spanning 30 years across nonprofit and corporate entities with considerable experience working with grants and trust funds. In particular, Brown has expertise in streamlining daily accounting processes and reporting and establishing clear procedures for reaching financial goals. Brown is known for building high-performing teams and empowering her teams through collaboration and strong leadership.

“The fiscal health of CaringWorks is crucial to providing the umbrella of mission-critical services needed to help those exiting homelessness,” said Brown. “Our grants and funding rely on our strong fiscal health, and I am honored to be part of the team that ensures CaringWorks will be here to serve the homeless population for years to come.”