January 22, 2026
BERWYN, PA — CFO Alliance, the peer network for senior finance leaders, today announced BILL as a new National Partner, expanding access for CFO Alliance members to modern financial operations capabilities at a moment when finance organizations are under increasing pressure to do more with greater speed, accuracy, and accountability.
As 2026 begins amid continued economic uncertainty, heightened scrutiny on cash management, and accelerating technology change, CFOs are being asked to simultaneously protect the enterprise, drive efficiency, and enable growth. CFO Alliance selected BILL as a national partner because of its focus on proven innovation, category leadership and practical execution, helping finance teams modernize payables, receivables, and spend workflows in ways that directly impact cash visibility, control, and decision-making.
“CFOs don’t need more noise right now. They need tools that actually work inside real operating environments,” said Nick Araco, CEO of CFO Alliance. “BILL has consistently focused on solving core finance execution challenges, not just talking about transformation. At a time when finance leaders are being held accountable for cash discipline, efficiency, and governance, this partnership brings real, enterprise-level value to our members.”
Why This Partnership Matters Now
CFO Alliance members span mid-market and enterprise organizations across industries, many of which are managing:
- Increased complexity in vendor and payment ecosystems
- Pressure to improve cash forecasting and working capital discipline
- Distributed teams and multi-entity operations
- Greater expectations around controls, visibility, and audit readiness
BILL’s platform helps finance teams streamline accounts payable, and receivable, and spend and expense workflows, improve real-time visibility and control ofinto cash movements, and reduce manual processes that slow decision-making. By automating routine but mission-critical finance operations, CFOs can redirect attention toward higher-value strategic and leadership priorities.
“CFOs today are being asked to run tighter operations while making faster, higher-stakes decisions – and they’re increasingly looking to AI and automation to help them do that,” said René Lacerte, CEO and Founder of BILL. “CFO Alliance brings together finance leaders in businesses ranging from fast-growing start-ups, to complex mid-market organizations – exactly the businesses BILL is built to serve. We’re proud to be a trusted partner for the CFO Alliance and its 10,000+ members, as they share our vision for the future of intelligent finance, empowering stronger, more resilient finance teams.”
What CFO Alliance Members Can Expect
Through this partnership, CFO Alliance members will gain:
- Access to BILL insights and expertise around intelligent finance operations
- Opportunities to engage in peer-driven conversations about automation, controls, and cash visibility
- Exposure to practical use cases and best practices from finance leaders implementing operational technology at scale
Importantly, the partnership is designed to align with CFO Alliance’s philosophy: partners participate as contributors to the community, not just vendors.
“Our members value partners who understand the realities of the CFO seat and show up with perspective, not pitches,” Araco added. “BILL shares that mindset, which is why this partnership makes sense, now, and for where finance leadership is headed.”
About CFO Alliance
CFO Alliance is a peer network for CFOs and senior finance leaders focused on leadership, decision-making, and enterprise impact. Through roundtables, curated connections, and strategic partnerships, CFO Alliance helps finance leaders navigate complexity and lead with greater confidence and clarity.
About BILL
BILL (NYSE: BILL) is the intelligent finance platform trusted by nearly half a million businesses and their accountants to manage, move, and maximize their money. BILL powers businesses ranging from fast-moving startups to growing companies with complex operations. We use AI to deliver strategic finance capabilities in one integrated platform that includes AP, AR, expenses, forecasting, procurement and more. With a member network of more than 8 million, BILL’s platform processes ~1% of US GDP annually. Headquartered in San Jose, California, BILL is a trusted partner of leading U.S. financial institutions, accounting firms, and software providers. For more information, visit bill.com.
