Financial Operations Audit Analyst

Brown & Brown; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESPP

401k

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Brown & Brown is seeking a Financial Operations Audit Analyst to join our Maitland, FL team on a hybrid schedule. This role leads audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas while mentoring teammates and enhancing FOA methodologies.

You will apply data analytics and automation to improve efficiency, with tools like Power BI, Excel, and Copilot supporting your analysis and reporting efforts.

Qualifications

• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Workday) or GRC platforms (e.g., Archer) preferred.
• Experience with audit automation, continuous auditing, or continuous monitoring concepts preferred.
• Demonstrated experience applying data analytics to audit or financial analysis.
• Proficiency with Excel and at least one analytics or reporting tool (Power BI, Excel/Power Query).
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g., Copilot) to support analysis, reporting, and workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial and operational audits, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and issue validation.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including SOX/ICFR where applicable.
• Draft clear audit observations, practical recommendations, and support final reports.
• Apply data analytics and automation to audit planning and testing.
• Use tools such as Power BI and Excel/Power Query to analyze data and support audit procedures.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand processes, data sources, and risks; communicate results clearly.
• Support remediation tracking and follow-up of audit findings.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to audit methodologies and analytics capabilities.

Skills

Data analytics in audits

Audit planning & execution

Internal controls (SOX/ICFR)

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Mentoring juniors

ERP systems exposure

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or finance

CPA or CIA preferred or actively pursuing

Tools

Power BI

Excel / Power Query

AI-assisted tools (Copilot)

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 Analyst to join our growing team in Maitland, FL!

The Financial Operations Audit Analyst is based in Maitland, FL and offers a hybrid schedule. This position involves financial and compliance review and significant recruiting and mentoring of other teammates. The Financial Operations Audit Analyst plays a key leadership role within the Financial Operations Audit (FOA) team, 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.

How You Will Contribute

• 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

Skills & Experience To Be Successful

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

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• 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.

Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement

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