NBT's new Senior Corporate Controller Annette L. Burns. (Submitted photo)

NORWICH – NBT Bancorp Inc. President and CEO John H. Watt, Jr. announced the promotion of Senior Vice President Annette L. Burns to Senior Corporate Controller.

“Annette’s extensive experience and knowledge of accounting and finance have enabled her to make significant contributions to our efforts, including providing leadership for key strategic initiatives,” said Watt. “She will continue to play a key role at NBT as we keep pace with evolving accounting principles and government regulations impacting the financial services industry.”

Burns is responsible for managing NBT’s accounting and finance function and ensuring compliance with corporate policies, accounting and regulatory requirements. She also provides support for strategic planning, corporate governance and merger and acquisition analysis.

A Certified Public Accountant, Burns has nearly 25 years of experience in accounting and finance. She joined the Company in March 2013 when NBT acquired Alliance Bank and was promoted to Corporate Controller later that year.