Cynthia Brown

About Cynthia Brown

Senior finance and operations executive with proven track record of building financial and operational plans that are aligned with organizational strategy. An inclusive leader who cultivates a culture of trust, integrity and innovation. Highly regarded by C-suite and Board executives for creative problem solving, building high performing teams and delivering results. Consistent track record in leading large-scale matrixed teams and harnessing the expertise and talents of others to deliver results. As deputy to AARP’s EVP, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, Cynthia plays an integral role on the COO/CFO’s executive leadership team, managing and executing on a broad range of enterprise initiatives and programs to ensure effective integration, communication and coordination. She also led AARP’s successful application process for the Baldrige National Quality Award. As a first-time applicant, AARP was a 2020 award winner in the nonprofit category.Prior to becoming deputy, Cynthia served for over 20 years in senior finance positions within AARP. She led the centralization of AARP’s financial activities resulting in enhanced strategic decision support to executive management. Staff skill sets were upgraded, growth and emerging opportunities were identified and resources were aligned. She also transformed the financial planning & analysis function by shifting from a focus on annual budgeting to strategic business/financial planning and new business opportunity assessment.Prior to AARP, Cynthia held progressively responsible positions at SAIC, culminating in the role of Deputy Director.Expertise in financial and strategic planning, budgeting and reporting, business modeling and analytics, operations, social impact investing, new business development, program management and change leadership.

Experience

1. Vice President, Operations & Finance

   AARP

   Jun 2015 — Present

Education

• Wake Forest University

  BA, Political Science

• William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business

  MBA

Skills

• Analytics
• Change Management
• Nonprofits
• Budgeting
• New Business Development
• Risk Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Budgets
• Financial Planning
• Leadership
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Program Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Business Development
• Management
• Process Improvement
• Non-Profits
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Analysis
• Management Consulting