Director of Finance & Operations

About this role

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Brown & Brown   is seeking   a   Director of Financial Operations   to join our growing team in   Atlanta, GA !      

Reporting to the CFO of the Wholesale Division of Brown & Brown Insurance and as a business partner to the leadership team of the defined region, the Director of Finance & Operations will have ownership of all aspects of the month-end close, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, and operational support for a defined region within the Wholesale Division .   This position will play an integral role in understanding the company’s operations, the broader insurance   industry   and the corresponding financial performance, with the   objective   of delivering a value-added level of service, driving continuous process improvement opportunities, building out the financial team within Brown & Brown .    Managerial responsibilities include leading an accounting team,   recruiting   and developing staff, implementing changes to improve team   performance,   and enhancing the financial reporting and analysis process.  

How You Will Contribute:      

• Responsible for the   timely   &   accurate   completion and review of the defined regions month-end close process.  

• Responsible for ensuring internal controls are designed, implemented and   operating   effectively for the defined regions Profit Centers.  

• Partner with leadership team at responsible Profit Centers and within the division and work closely with the CFO of the   Wholesale Division   in all financial planning & analysis and decision support functions.  

• Responsible for preparing forecasts, annual business   plans   and investments cases.    

• Responsible for the preparation, analysis and reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting/forecasting process including interpretations of actual performance versus plan/forecast/prior year.  

• Recruit, develop, and   retain   high-quality   finance teammates   in order to   build a world class finance organization in line with continued growth of the organization.  

• Develop and   maintain   strong working relationships with Profit Center Leaders, Share Service Departments, Operational Leadership and the   Wholesale Division   Leadership Team and Executive Leadership.  

• Effectively synthesize and summarize detailed financial data to create meaningful, high-level, result-oriented analysis.  

• Develop detailed budget and forecast models to drive   high-quality   decision-making, analyze the company, and closely   monitor   business performance.  

• Provide standard and ad hoc analysis; look for new ways to analyze the business and drive productivity.  

• Prepare analysis,   commentary   and presentation material for monthly,   quarterly   and annual financial review meetings, including short, mid, and   long-range   planning presentations for senior leadership.  

• Effectively lead,   coach   and develop the finance team in your defined region and within the   Wholesale Division.  

Licenses & Certifications:     

•   CPA and/or MBA preferred.  

Skills & Experience to be Successful:    

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance ;   Master’s   degree preferred.  

• A minimum of seven to ten years’ experience in similar role (Controller or FP&A role preferred).  

• Proven leadership skills in managing and developing a team.  

• Must have experience in delivering projects and initiatives that deliver measurable financial results with a focus on driving organic growth.  

• Proven ability to effectively interact with senior management in a dynamic environment.  

• Expert level   proficiency   in Microsoft suite; focus on Excel,   PowerPoint   and Word.  

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 Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.

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”.

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