SOC 2 Associate Director (CPA) - US

Insight Assurance is a global audit firm on a mission to transform how organizations achieve cybersecurity and compliance. Founded by former Big 4 (EY) professionals, we deliver next-generation audit services across SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS (QSA), HITRUST, CMMC (C3PAO), and FedRAMP (3PAO) frameworks.
 
We’re not your traditional audit firm — we’re tech-enabled, leveraging compliance automation and advanced collaboration tools to make audits faster, smarter, and more impactful for our clients.
 
Recognized on the Inc. 5000 and Fast 50 lists, Insight Assurance is one of the fastest-growing global audit firms, with 170+ professionals supporting nearly 2,000 clients across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

Position Summary

The Associate Director SOC Assurance is responsible for leading System and Organization Controls SOC examination engagements within Insight Assurance’s SOC practice. This role oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of SOC attestation engagements in accordance with AICPA attestation standards and the firm’s quality control policies. 

The Associate Director works closely with client leadership including CISOs, CIOs, compliance leaders, and executive stakeholders to coordinate SOC examination activities, evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and ensure the accurate and timely delivery of SOC reports. 

Key responsibilities include managing engagement teams, reviewing technical workpapers, assessing control environments, and maintaining compliance with professional auditing standards and firm methodologies. The Associate Director ensures that SOC examinations are conducted with independence, objectivity, and technical rigor. 

In addition to engagement leadership, this role supports the development of the firm’s SOC practice through staff mentorship, quality review, and contributions to audit methodology and operational improvements. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Engagement Leadership

• Lead and oversee SOC 1 and SOC 2 examination engagements, including planning, execution, and report delivery. 

• Manage multiple concurrent engagements while ensuring adherence to AICPA attestation standards, including SSAE 18 AT C 205 and AT C 320. 

• Develop engagement plans, timelines, and resource allocations. 

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality SOC reports and supporting documentation. 

• Serve as the primary engagement leader responsible for engagement execution, quality, and client coordination. 

 

1. Technical Oversight and Assurance Quality

• Provide subject matter expertise on SOC reporting requirements, including SOC 1 Internal Controls over Financial Reporting 

• SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, including Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy 

• Internal control frameworks and IT control environments. 

• Review control testing procedures, workpapers, and supporting evidence to ensure compliance with AICPA standards and firm methodology. 

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls within complex technology and service environments. 

• Ensure engagement documentation meets firm quality standards and regulatory expectations. 

 

1. Client Engagement and Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during SOC examination engagements. 

• Lead engagement kickoff meetings, walkthroughs, and scoping discussions. 

• Communicate engagement status, testing results, and report findings to client leadership. 

• Respond to client inquiries regarding SOC reporting requirements and examination procedures. 

• Coordinate information requests and ensure efficient communication throughout the engagement lifecycle.