Financial Operations Audit Automation Specialist

Bridge Specialty Group•Maitland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Brown & Brown is seeking a Financial Operations Audit AI & Automation Specialist to join their growing team in Maitland, FL. This role plays a key leadership position in modernizing the Financial Operations Audit (FOA) function by integrating strong internal audit expertise with data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled auditing techniques. The goal is to enhance audit efficiency, coverage, and insight. The specialist will also independently manage audit engagements, mentor team members, and advance FOA methodologies, including continuous auditing and automated testing.

Requirements

Bachelors in Accounting or Finance.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience applying data analytics to audit or financial analysis.
Proficiency with Excel and at least one analytics or reporting tool (e.g, Power BI, Excel/Power Query, etc).
Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Workday) or GRC platforms (e.g., Archer).

Responsibilities

Execute financial and operational audits, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and issue of 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/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 the enhancement of audit methodologies, templates, and analytics capabilities.