Enables DNA-binding transcription factor activity. Involved in several processes, including cellular response to zinc ion; fatty acid metabolic process; and positive regulation of macromolecule biosynthetic process. Located in nucleus. Expressed in several structures, including amphid neurons; head; intestine; and neurons. Used to study alcohol use disorder. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including artery disease (multiple); diabetes mellitus (multiple); and vascular dementia. Is an ortholog of human SREBF2 (sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 2).