Financial Operations Audit Analyst

Bridge Specialty Group•Maitland, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brown & Brown is seeking a Financial Operations Audit Analyst to join their growing team in Maitland, FL. This position is based in Maitland, FL and offers a hybrid schedule. The role involves financial and compliance review, significant recruiting and mentoring of other teammates, and plays a key leadership role within the Financial Operations Audit (FOA) team. The Financial Operations Audit Analyst is responsible for planning, executing, reviewing, and managing audit fieldwork across financial, operational, and compliance areas. This role combines strong internal audit fundamentals with increasing use of data analytics and automation to enhance audit efficiency, coverage, and insight. Audit Analysts are expected to independently manage audits, mentor team members, and contribute to the evolution of FOA methodologies, including continuous audit and automated testing where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's in accounting or finance
3+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a related assurance role
Highly motivated with strong collaboration, organizational, and attention to detail skills
Solid understanding of accounting principles with the ability to apply them to document reviews and process evaluations
Comfortable with fast paced activity and ability to prioritize multiple audits to meet deliverable dates
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to pursue required technical education and insurance designations; CPA or CIA preferred or actively pursuing
Willing and able to travel; minimal
Proficiency with Excel and at least one analytics or reporting tool ( e.g. , Power BI, Excel/Power Query, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Workday) or GRC platforms (e.g., Archer)
Experience with audit automation, continuous auditing, or continuous monitoring concepts
Demonstrated experience applying data analytics to audit or financial analysis
Experience leveraging AI ‑ assisted tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support analysis, reporting, documentation, and workflow efficiency within Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 applications

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 clear audit observations, practical recommendations, and support preparation of draft and final reports
Apply data analytics and automation to audit planning and testing (e.g., population analysis, exception testing, trend analysis)
Use tools such as Power BI, Excel/Power Query, and AI ‑ assisted tools (e.g., Copilot) 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 the enhancement of audit methodologies, templates, and analytics capabilities
Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives as needed