A Finance Strategic Moment
As CFO of a newly public company, John Rettig championed a bold $2.5B acquisition—nearly half of Bill’s market cap at the time. Backed by strategic conviction and rigorous analysis, he helped accelerate market penetration and proved the value of finance leadership that thinks—and acts—like a CEO.
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Now Watch Our Complete Episode Featuring CFO John Rettig of Bill
When CFO John Rettig joined Bill, he brought a mindset shaped by two decade-long CFO tenures. His approach emphasizes cross-functional partnership, capital discipline, and long-term value creation. In our discussion, he shares how finance must link strategy to execution—especially as AI transforms operations. Rettig explains why small business customers require mission-critical support and how Bill balances near-term investment with long-term platform expansion. From IPO readiness to multi-billion-dollar acquisitions, Rettig’s leadership reflects a CFO deeply embedded in the business—helping to guide not just what gets funded, but why.
| CFO’s Strategy Playbook |
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| • Link Capital to Business Priorities |
| • Embrace Growth with Operational Rigor |
| • Balance Short- and Long-Term Payoffs |