David Taylor
About David Taylor
David Taylor is a Manager of Compliance Testing at PRA Group, with a strong background in accounting and auditing. He holds a Master's degree in Accounting from Old Dominion University and has over a decade of experience in various financial roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at PRA Group
David Taylor serves as the Manager of Compliance Testing at PRA Group, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing compliance testing processes within the organization. His work contributes to ensuring that the company adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies. PRA Group is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker PRAA and operates in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience in Internal Auditing
David Taylor has extensive experience in internal auditing. He worked at Sentara Healthcare as an Internal Auditor from 2006 to 2011, where he focused on evaluating financial processes and controls. Following that, he served as an Internal Auditor at Hampton Roads Transit from 2011 to 2013. In 2014, he held the position of Senior Internal Auditor at Fowler & Company, LTD for 11 months. His background in auditing has equipped him with skills in risk assessment and compliance evaluation.
Accounting and Finance Education
David Taylor holds a Master's degree in Accounting from Old Dominion University, where he studied from 1999 to 2000. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Radford University, completing his studies from 1990 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various accounting and auditing roles.
Career Progression in Accounting
David Taylor began his career as a Senior Accountant at Enterprise Rent-A-Car from 2000 to 2002. He then transitioned to Gannett Media Technologies International, where he worked as a Senior Financial Accountant from 2002 to 2006. His career in accounting has included roles that emphasize financial analysis, compliance, and internal controls, leading to his current position in compliance testing.