Financial Operations Audit AI & Automation Specialist

About the role

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.

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.

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.