Kathryn Woodbury

Kathryn Woodbury has extensive experience in the finance and auditing sector. Kathryn began their career as a Staff Auditor at Sirchia & Cuomo, LLP in 1998. From there, they worked at Oneida Ltd. as a Senior Internal Auditor and later as an Accounting Manager. In 2004, they joined Oneida Savings Bank as a Comptroller and eventually became the Vice President and Director of Internal Audit. In 2015, they transitioned to Community Bank System, Inc. as an Audit Manager before being promoted to AVP Associate Director - Internal Audit. Currently, they serve as the Vice President and Director of Financial Controls/SOX at Community Bank System, Inc. Kathryn's expertise spans across financial controls, internal auditing, and leadership roles.

Kathryn Woodbury earned their Bachelor's degree in Bachelor of Science in Accounting from SUNY Polytechnic Institute, which they attended from 1996 to 1998. Prior to that, they studied Accounting at the State University of New York at Oswego from 1994 to 1996. Kathryn's education history also includes their attendance at Morrisville-Eaton from 1981 to 1994. Kathryn briefly attended Fort Pierce, FL in 1981. Additionally, Kathryn has obtained several certifications, including the IT General Controls Certificate and the Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., achieved in 2022 and 2021 respectively. Kathryn also holds the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation obtained in 2012, and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification obtained in 2005.