Topeka-based Capitol Federal Financial said Wednesday that its chief financial officer would step down Sept. 1, then serve as an executive vice president for investments and corporate strategy until his official retirement March 31.

Neil McKay’s departure opens up the job for Kent Townsend, Cap Fed’s controller since 1995. Townsend will become CFO and treasurer Sept. 1. He also will serve as executive vice president.

Capitol Federal Financial is the holding company for Capitol Federal Savings Bank, which has several branches in Lawrence.