BUSINESS MANAGER – Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, or Remote Location
Position Opening – September 2025
Position Summary
RMC Research has a remote full-time opening for a Business Manager. The position requires engaging in all aspects of office and contract management for the Tampa office which provides education research, technical assistance, and consulting services.
Application Procedure
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume to https://rmcresearchcorporation.com/apply-online/. Please highlight your skills and describe your fit for this position in your cover letter. Applicants will receive an email indicating receipt of application. The search committee will contact those they wish to interview for this position.
Responsibilities
- Support management of complex projects through the full life cycle by developing and tracking components of project operations including contract management, billable hour forecasting, and budget;
- Prepare and analyze internal and external monthly reports that summarize the project status and financial position;
- Process and track office financial accounts, including managing and processing invoices;
- Use custom Excel templates to develop project budgets and produce monthly summaries, assist project directors with budget management, and prepare semiannual corporate budgets;
- Manage project contracts and requests for modifications;
- Work independently and collaboratively with diverse key stakeholders (technical project staff, researchers, internal business departments, external consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives) to successfully execute project work;
- Monitor the electronic timekeeping system and process bimonthly timesheets;
- Process expense vouchers, monitor office expenses, maintain bank account, and other general bookkeeping tasks;
- Coordinate the preparation of cost proposals, and proposal submissions for prospective contracts;
- Maintain Tampa office human resources records, serve as liaison to the corporate human resources office, and provide new staff orientation;
- Supervise support staff and manage support staff tasks;
- Maintain office equipment, supplies, and services;
- Provide technology support in collaboration with the corporate office IT team (includes maintaining and troubleshooting hardware, software, and network systems, providing training);
- Oversee office safety procedures and serve as liaison to office building management; and
- Provide support for general office tasks as needed.
About You
This job might be right for you if you love numbers and people in equal measure and believe that collaboration produces the best results.
- You like learning and adapt to new technology and processes quickly. You troubleshoot rather than ignore problems, and if you don’t know the answer you dig until you find it.
- You are an effective communicator in person and in writing.
- You are motivated, super organized, and proactive. You avoid problems by assessing priorities and planning ahead. You do not hesitate to ask questions and call attention to important issues.
- You prioritize integrity, accuracy, and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- You are detail oriented and pride yourself on doing things right.
- You are reliable, committed, and able to do quality work under time constraints. When things don’t go as planned you stay calm and think on your feet. You also have a good sense of humor.
- You want to be part of a forward-thinking team that works together to make a positive impact on education.
Your Skills, Education, and Previous Experience
- An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration is preferred; however, equivalent years of experience and certification programs also considered;
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position; and
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, communications software (e.g., Zoom), and other office tools.
Compensation/Benefits
Anticipated starting salary range is $50,000 to $60,000, annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. RMC’s comprehensive benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage; Flexible Spending Account; life and long-term disability insurance; long-term care insurance; additional voluntary critical illness and accident coverages; 9 paid holidays and 2-week vacation leave (progressive accruals); sick leave accrual; extended sick leave account; maternity/short-term disability leave; bereavement and family leave; 401K retirement plan; and pretax commuter benefit program.
Drug Free Workplace/Equal Opportunity Employer
RMC is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. RMC recognizes the important contribution that a diverse staff offers to all aspects of our work, including office culture, and strongly encourages applications from people of color.
Physical Location
This is a remote position. Preference provided for candidates located in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, or other Southeast states.
Start Date
As soon after hire as possible.
About RMC Research
RMC is a privately owned, for-profit corporation that helps local, state, and federal agencies; philanthropic foundations; and social service organizations use evidence and applied research to improve the lives of their constituents. Though part of a national corporation, the Denver office offers a small company feel where colleagues collaborate on designs, discuss findings, and leverage each other’s strengths to provide high-quality services. We provide a full range of research and evaluation, professional development, consulting, technical assistance, and product development services addressing all levels of education from early childhood through higher education, in schools, districts, universities, and communities. Our downtown Denver office employs dedicated staff who strive to provide high-quality services that are responsive to our clients’ needs.