32BJ Benefit Funds
Elaine J. Pommells has a diverse work experience in various finance and administrative roles.
Elaine's most recent position was as the Director of Finance and Administration at Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds since January 2017.
From November 2004 to November 2016, Elaine served as a Board Trustee at the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). During their time there, they held roles such as Secretary, Chairperson of the Governance Committee, and Chairperson of the Development Committee.
Elaine worked as the Controller at Robin Hood from January 2015 to June 2016.
From February 2011 to December 2014, Elaine was the Chief Financial Administrative Officer at the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center. In this position, they were responsible for overseeing a $7.4 million budget for a community-based social agency and provided financial, administrative, and strategic guidance for the center's functions.
Elaine worked as a Consultant at The Educational Alliance from May 2010 to February 2011.
Prior to that, Elaine had an extensive tenure at The New York Times, where they held the position of Managing Financial Director from April 1993 to July 2009. In this role, they directed impacts to revenue forecasting, improved financial close timeliness and accuracy, and oversaw various teams. Elaine J. made significant contributions to expense savings and revenue growth through company-wide reengineering efforts and process improvements to internal systems.
Elaine started their career as a Senior Auditor at Coopers & Lybrand from July 1987 to August 1990, where they managed audits for clients and advised on tax strategies and financial reporting.
Lastly, Elaine worked as a Senior Auditor at Chemical Bank New York Corporation from June 1985 to June 1987.
Elaine J. Pommells completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting at Baruch College from 1981 to 1985. Elaine J. then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on General Management at Harvard Business School from 1990 to 1992. Elaine J. Pommells also holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification; however, the institution and the specific date of obtaining the certification are not provided.
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32BJ Benefit Funds
The Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds is the umbrella organization responsible for administering benefits, including Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training and Legal Services benefits to over 100,000 SEIU 32BJ members. SEIU 32BJ is the union representing property service workers, including office cleaners and residential doormen and superintendants, from Connecticut through Florida. Pension The Pension Fund provides retirement security for members and their spouses through a regular monthly pension benefit based on their years of service. Retirement Services The Supplement Retirement Savings Plan (SRSP) strengthens members’ retirement security through self directed retirement accounts funded by both employer contributions and participant savings. Health The Health Fund provides comprehensive, affordable high quality health benefits to members and their families. Training The Training Fund offers more than 100 different courses and seminars, ranging from Green Buildings to English as a Second Language, and everything in-between. Legal The Legal Fund provides legal representation to members, retirees and their dependants in a broad range of matters, including family, immigration, consumer and criminal law. The Benefit Funds’ main office is in New York City, with satellite offices in New Jersey, Connecticut and Washington, DC.