Financial Operations Audit AI & Automation Specialist

001 Brown & Brown, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

ESPP

401k

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Services

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Preferred Partner Discounts

Job summary

Brown & Brown seeks a Financial Operations Audit AI & Automation Specialist to join our Maitland, FL team. You will lead modernization of the FOA function, blending internal audit expertise with data analytics, automation and AI-enabled auditing techniques to improve efficiency and coverage.

You will manage audit engagements, mentor junior staff, advance FOA methodologies, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights for technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 4+ years in internal audit or related assurance.
• Experience modernizing audits with AI, automation, and continuous auditing.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
• Solid accounting knowledge and ability to apply it to reviews.
• Ability to manage multiple audits and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; CPA/CIA preferred or pursuing.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial and operational audits per approved plans.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls including SOX/ICFR.
• Draft audit observations, recommendations, and assist with reports.
• Apply data analytics and automation to planning and testing.
• Use Power BI, Excel/Power Query, and AI tools for analysis.
• Partner with stakeholders to communicate objectives and results.
• Support remediation tracking and follow-up of findings.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to methodologies.

Skills

Data analytics

Automation

Internal audit

Communication

Leadership

SOX/ICFR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Power BI

Excel/Power Query

AI-assisted tools (Copilot/Claude)

Workday (ERP)

Archer (GRC)

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Brown & Brown is seeking a Financial Operations Audit AI & Automation Specialist to join our growing team in Maitland, FL!

The Financial Operations Audit AI & Automation Specialist would play a key leadership role in modernizing the Financial Operations Audit (FOA) function. Combining strong internal audit expertise with data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled auditing techniques, the role would enhance audit efficiency, coverage, and insight. The specialist would also independently manage audit engagements, mentor team members, and help advance FOA methodologies, including continuous auditing and automated testing.

How You Will Contribute:

• 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.

Skills & Experience to be Successful:

• 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.
• Preferred: 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).

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
• Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits.
• Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, "The Power to Be Yourself". We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world's largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees, and leaders - not managers. Everything we do is about the greater "WE" - never "me". While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission - always doing what is best for our customers.