Financial Operations Audit Automation Specialist

Brown & Brown Insurance•Maitland, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Brown & Brown is seeking a Financial Operations Audit AI & Automation Specialist to help modernize its Financial Operations Audit (FOA) function. The role combines internal audit expertise with data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled auditing to improve audit efficiency, coverage, and insight. The specialist independently manages audit engagements, mentors team members, and advances FOA methodologies, including continuous auditing and automated testing. The position executes financial and operational audits in accordance with approved plans, evaluates internal controls, drafts observations and recommendations, and supports audit reporting and remediation follow-up. It also applies analytics, automation, and AI-assisted tools to audit planning and testing; collaborates with stakeholders to understand processes, data, and risks; and contributes to audit methodology and capability improvements. The role is based in Maitland, Florida, and requires minimal travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 4 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a related assurance role.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a modernized audit approach that leverages AI, continuous auditing, and automation to enhance audit efficiency, coverage, and insight.
Strong collaboration, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Solid understanding of accounting principles and ability to apply them to document reviews and process evaluations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple audits to meet deliverable dates.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness and ability to travel; travel is minimal.
Willingness to pursue required technical education and insurance designations.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CIA certification, or actively pursuing one.
Demonstrated experience applying data analytics to audit or financial analysis.
Proficiency with Excel and at least one analytics or reporting tool, such as Power BI or Excel/Power Query.
Exposure to ERP systems such as Workday or GRC platforms such as Archer.

Responsibilities

Execute financial and operational audits, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and issue validation, in accordance with approved audit plans.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including SOX/ICFR where applicable.
Draft audit observations and practical recommendations, and support preparation of draft and final reports.
Apply data analytics and automation to audit planning and testing, including population analysis, exception testing, and trend analysis.
Use Power BI, Excel/Power Query, and AI-assisted tools such as Copilot or Claude to analyze data and support repeatable or continuous audit procedures.
Partner with stakeholders to understand processes, data sources, and risks, and communicate audit objectives and results to technical and non-technical audiences.
Support remediation tracking and follow-up of audit findings.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to improving audit methodologies, templates, and analytics capabilities.
Pursue required technical education and insurance designations.
Travel as needed; travel is described as minimal.