SOC 2 Senior Manager (CPA license) - India

*Applicants must be located in India and hold an active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) credential from the United States to be considered for this role*

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.

The Senior Manager SOC 2 oversees multiple System and Organisation Controls (SOC) examination engagements within the firm’s assurance practice. This role manages the planning, execution, and delivery of  SOC2 attestation engagements, ensuring compliance with AICPA attestation standards and firm quality requirements. 

The Senior Manager serves as a key client contact, guiding SOC reporting requirements, control design, and compliance expectations. This role oversees engagement teams, reviews technical work, and ensures high-quality delivery across engagements. 

In addition to engagement delivery, the Senior Manager supports practice growth, contributes to business development efforts, and plays a critical role in developing Managers and junior staff within the SOC practice. 

• →Engagement Leadership 
• →Manage and oversee SOC 2 examination engagements from planning through report delivery 
• →Coordinate multiple concurrent engagements while ensuring adherence to AICPA attestation standards (SSAE 18 / AT-C 205 / AT-C 320) 
• →Develop engagement plans, timelines, and resource allocations 
• →Ensure timely completion of deliverables and high-quality engagement outcomes 
• →Serve as the primary day-to-day engagement lead responsible for execution and client coordination 

• Apply subject matter expertise in: 
• SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria 
• Internal control frameworks and IT control environments 
• Review control testing procedures, workpapers, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness 
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across client environments 
• Ensure engagement documentation complies with firm methodology and quality standards 
• Identify and escalate technical or compliance issues to senior leadership 

• Act as a primary point of contact for client teams during engagements 
• Lead client walkthroughs, status meetings, and control discussions 
• Communicate engagement progress, findings, and recommendations clearly to client stakeholders 
• Guide SOC readiness, remediation, and control improvements 
• Support the resolution of client issues and ensure a positive engagement experience 

• Review SOC reports, management assertions, and supporting documentation 
• Ensure deliverables meet AICPA reporting standards and firm quality expectations 
• Coordinate with Associate Directors/Directors for final review and issuance 
• Ensure timely delivery of reports and client communications 

• Support business development initiatives, including: 
• Proposal preparation 
• Scoping discussions 
• Client presentations 
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client accounts 
• Contribute to the development of methodologies, templates, and best practices 
• Support continuous improvement of engagement processes and tools 

• Manage and mentor Managers, Seniors, and Associates across engagements 
• Provide coaching and technical training on SOC reporting and internal controls 
• Review staff work and provide performance feedback 
• Support onboarding and development of new team members 
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance team environment 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field 
• 8+ years of experience in audit, assurance, cybersecurity compliance, or risk advisory 
• Significant experience performing and managing SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements 
• Strong knowledge of AICPA attestation standards and SOC reporting frameworks 
• Experience managing multiple engagements and leading engagement teams 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• CPA license from the US(active) 
• Additional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC 
• Experience working in public accounting, consulting, or specialized assurance firms 
• Familiarity with frameworks including: 
• ISO 27001 
• HITRUST 
• PCI DSS 
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework 
• Experience working with SaaS, cloud service providers, or technology companies 

• Engagement management and delivery execution 
• Technical expertise in SOC reporting and internal controls 
• Client relationship management and communication 
• Quality assurance and risk identification 
• Team leadership and staff development 
• Operational efficiency and process improvement