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Office of Financial Management

The Office of Financial Management handles all fiscal aspects of WWS.  It is the responsibility of the Financial Management Group to provide accurate and timely services in the management of:
•    General Accounting
•    Financial Reporting
•    Grants Management

Our Staff

Robert Leckie (Bob)
Director of Finance and Budget
As Director, Bob's chief responsibility is to oversee the budget and expenditures of all WWS units and centers at the Woodrow Wilson School by leading the budget process and supervising financial areas of the Woodrow Wilson School, including financial reporting, accounts payable, purchasing, and contract grants management.  He also oversees special projects that will enhance the reporting and tracking of WWS financial activities throughout the School's administrative units and centers.

Lisa Owen
Financial Analyst
As financial analyst Lisa is responsible for assisting the Director with the budgeting and reporting needs of the school. She also oversees the administration of grants and contracts and is our liaison with ORPA. She handles the review and processing of student payments.

Eslin Brown
Accounts Payable Coordinator

Eslin is responsible for all aspects of the workflow and priorities of the accounts payable process. The review and processing of financial reimbursements through vouchers, travel reimbursements, Interdepartmental invoices, purchase orders and requisitions.  Eslin handles petty cash reimbursements, payroll questions, and credit memos for checks reimbursed or refunded to the University.  She is also responsible for maintaining the departmental visa purchasing cards, and making changes or increases as needed.  She will also answer questions regarding faculty research accounts and charges. 

Katherine Woodside (Kathe)
Office Assistant
Kathe handles the mail, maintains our central files and greets people as they enter the finance suite. She also assists in the review and processing of vouchers, reconciles credit card receipts and the data entry of electronic interdepartmental invoices.